QUARANTINE GAMES - BEING ACTIVE IN LOCKDOWN

In the early days of April 2020, during the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic, an unforeseen lockdown put a third of the world's population into a standstill. Amid these challenging times, the spotlight was on our health and fitness, both for enduring the solitude of the lockdown and for resilience in the days that would follow.

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The constraints of lockdown made apparent the risks of a sedentary lifestyle. Now, physical activity became not just a means to fitness but a tool for survival, helping to combat the significant risks associated with COVID-19 such as elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and reducing the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

 

However, in the face of our new reality, maintaining an active lifestyle became more challenging, especially for children. With our homes serving as our world, movement was restricted and social interactions, limited. Public facilities like gyms, parks, and playgrounds were off-limits indefinitely, rendering traditional means of physical activity inaccessible.

 

Historically, the concept of physical fitness has been tied to the availability of appropriate spaces and equipment. However, as the pandemic upended these conventional notions, the focus shifted to two new paradigms - improvisation and imagination.

 

This book, born of those unprecedented times, encapsulates a collection of games that could be played using items readily found at home, as well as a directory of online apps and websites to help maintain an active lifestyle within the tightest of spaces. 

 

But its relevance extends beyond the lockdown context. In today's urban landscapes, where space is a luxury, this guide remains an invaluable resource, offering innovative ways to stay active and fit amid our everyday constraints.