We might be cooped up indoors, but it shouldn’t be an excuse to sit around all day – as tempting as that is. ‘Staying active helps to keep bones strong and healthy,’ says osteopath Jess Roberts, founder of Unity-wellness.com.
In fact, research suggests that walking the recommended 10,000 steps a day could be enough to prevent osteoporosis – a condition when bones become so weak they fracture easily.
Jess also suggests adding in weight-bearing and balancing exercises too. It’s time to get creative and use household items as your gym ‘equipment’. 1.
Make the most of your time outside A 30-minute brisk walk could take you up to 4,000 steps. If you can walk for 60 minutes, even better!