Pupil Lockdown Fitness Stories – Hope Murphy

During lockdown I have been doing many activities to keep my physical and mental health in good condition. Before lockdown I done some form of exercise everyday through basketball, pe or going to the gym, so now I have been keeping the same routine of following a 20-minute workout each day. The Joe Wicks ‘7 days of sweat’ has been my favourite classes so far! I have also taken part in the 5k run challenge for the NHS and donated money towards the cause. Doing these daily exercises has not only helped me physically, but mentally also. It has given me a sense of motivation to get up at a reasonable time in the morning and complete a session which helps me get through each day.Exercise has helped me mentally, along with playing music and making art, especially during this time. I have noticed improvements in my drawings and have been learning new instruments. This gives me a great feeling of achievement and gives me something to release/focus my mind on instead of my thoughts spiralling, helping me cope with this new lifestyle we must momentarily live in.

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