Health & Wellness

Below are a series of short and easy-to-do workouts that are specifically designed to combat depression and anxiety from isolation for seniors (or younger people if you want, we won’t judge!) 

Isolation is just one of many reasons the COVID-19 outbreak has become stressful for some people. Use these exercises to cope with stress and anxiety through working out!

 

Articles

Learn more about coping with stress and stress management by visiting the following links:

Mental Health and Coping by the CDC

Coping with Stress During COVID-19 by Red Cross

Daily Life and Coping by CDC

Practicing Wellness While Staying at Home by John Hopkins Medicine

 

Easy Workouts

Healthcare Therapy Services, one of Greencroft Communities' therapy providers has put these easy-to-do workouts together for our community.

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5 Minute Stress Ball Workout

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6 Simple Stretches You Can Do Every Morning in Bed

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10 Minute Kitchen Workout

silohette yoga pose

10 Minute Relaxation Workout

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Full Body Workout

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Seated Daily Exercises

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Wall Stretches