During these times when getting to the gym is hard (if not impossible), it is still important to stay on track for your health and wellness goals. And while there are endless reasons to put it off, these alternatives to going to the gym and staying healthy in Richmond make it easy to stay on track!

Get some fresh air.

Go outside! There is a big world waiting for you to explore and your Bella Vista Hilltop apartment in Richmond is in the thick of things. Take a hike, go for a walk, or grab your bike and head outside. Outdoors exercising helps you clear your head from distractions, strengthens your core muscles, and provides you with your daily dose of Vitamin D. Now, that is multitasking.

Use household items for exercise equipment.

Milk jugs and empty detergent bottles make perfect weights! Fill them with sand or water for a good arm workout! Do bicep curls holding one jug in each hand or hold one jug with both hands to do overhead presses. Climb stairs to burn calories and a dining room chair to do triceps dips or work your thigh muscles. These tips to staying healthy in your Richmond apartment are both easy and affordable.

Do chores.

Doing chores can help burn calories and help with your state of mind! Take some old t-shirts or towels, place them underneath your feet, turn on the music, and shuffle to the rhythm. You will not only collect dust but also stimulates your endorphins from the cardio workout! 

Dance as if no one is watching.

Turn your living room or kitchen into your own personal dance hall! Turn up the music and move to the beat of your own drum. 

Take a hike.

Literally, take a hike or a walk on one of these hiking trails near your Richmond apartment.

Even if you cannot get out to the gym, you can achieve your physical fitness goals with these five tips to staying healthy in your Richmond apartment.