We feel you on this one…

Everyone’s world was suddenly turned upside down, we’re all stuck at home all the time, so how are you supposed to exercise if you’re used to going to the gym…which is definitely closed down for now?

You don’t want to put on too much weight during the lockdown so you’re determined to get into a workout routine at home…but that couch is calling your name, isn’t it?

We’re in the same boat!

And that’s why these memes and posts about trying to work out at home really speak to all of us…let’s take a look.

1. Once is enough.

Now go back to bed.

My home workout regimen pic.twitter.com/wTTstnkVYg

— Lindsay Goldwert (@lindsaygoldwert) May 11, 2020

2. I agree with you!

I think a lot of other people do, too.

Idc what anyone says… lifting a bottle of wine to your mouth counts as a workout

— Women Who Love Wine (@wwlwine) May 25, 2020

3. Here’s your new routine.

This should do it!

Working out at home under quarantine

1. Stretch
2. Look at IG
3. Stretch some more
4. Text friends
5. Think of a workout to do
6. Browse FB
7. Change workout
8. Take 15 minutes to create
playlist
9. Look at instagram again
10. Go sit on couch

— Stefan Urquelle (@OfficeofSteve) April 8, 2020

4. I’ve been crying almost daily.

But for other reasons…

you haven't done a real at home workout video until you've randomly burst into tears while doing leg raises on the floor while the instructor tells you how strong you are

— Katie Haller (@halleratyou) May 5, 2020

5. You are an elite athlete, sir.

And I salute you!

*Shuts drawer with a pelvic thrust*

Yeah, I exercise at home sometimes.

— kv (@Thateverydayguy) December 28, 2014

6. You’re doing it the right way.

You gotta get that cheese in.

For every workout i do, i make sure i eat at least two types of cheeses after

— Katie Arroyo (@KatieGArroyo) May 19, 2020

7. That means you’re doing ZERO.

And I salute you, too!

I’ve been doing my version of prison workouts in quarantine. I believe in abolishing prisons, so you do the math.

— Ted Alexandro (@tedalexandro) May 21, 2020

8. Damn straight!

That would be interesting…

If my home workouts have taught me anything, it’s that all gyms should have free alcohol.

— Missy Baker (@TheMissyBaker) May 18, 2020

9. YOU ARE LYING.

Don’t mess with Maury. He’ll find out.

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10. That looks very difficult.

Have you tried this yet?

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11. It’s nice to dream…

It’s not gonna happen!

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12. Very dangerous stuff.

Don’t try this at home!

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Hey, keep trying! Eventually, you’ll get used to it! Hopefully…

Okay, we want you to be honest with us…

Are you having a hard time sticking to an exercise routine while you’re stuck at home?

Talk to us in the comments and let us know how it’s going!

And, if you are doing a good job, give us all some tips!

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I am in no way, shape, or form a model of physical fitness, but I will say that I try to go to the gym most days just so I can get my heart rate up and those endorphins flooding my brain. If I do, I just feel better about everything – I get more work done, I’m in a way better mood, and I sleep better, too.

It turns out there are a lot of hidden benefits to exercising regularly, as health psychologist and author Kelly McGonigal expounds upon in her new book: The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage. McGonigal argues that there are a lot of great things that come out of exercising besides trying to look better and losing weight – those things can be important goals, of course, but there’s a lot more to it than that.

Regular exercise can literally give us hope and a sense of purpose. It makes us happier and gives us greater overall satisfaction in life. And this applies to all kinds of exercise: jogging, swimming, yoga, biking, lifting weights, whatever.

McGonigal says, “These benefits are seen throughout the life span. They apply to every socioeconomic strata and appear to be culturally universal.”

Here are some of the specifics that McGonigal talks about:

1. Exercise gives us a natural high when our brains release the neurotransmitters dopamine and endocannabinoids. This high can feel similar to the effects of smoking marijuana.

2. The endorphins that flow during exercise help us feel bonded to other people, whether you’re running with someone or doing a group exercise class. You can be a more social version of yourself.

3. Regular exercise can help you fight depression. McGonigal says, “It actually alters what’s happening in your brain in a way that looks really similar to meditation. People report feeling connected to all of life … and they feel more hopeful about life itself.”

4. A big brain boost is in order when you start moving. “If you are willing to move, your muscles will give you hope. Your brain will orchestrate pleasure. And your entire physiology will adjust to help you find the energy, purpose and courage you need to keep going.”

It’s a new year, so get out there and get yourself in shape! Or at least get moving a little.

Your body and your mind will thank you for it.

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