Email

From: Laura Bustamante 

To: Margarita Bustillos 

Quito December 2nd 

Subject: Exercises are Essential for Well-Being During COVID-19 

Dear teacher Margarita Bustillos, 

Good morning Margarita, I hope you have a good week. I am writing to inform you that exercise is essential for well-being during COVID-19

Regular exercise is essential for everyone under normal circumstances. However, here are some reasons why exercise is especially crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Exercise Boosts the Immune System: Research shows that regular, moderate-intensity exercise has immune system benefits that can help your body fight infections, including COVID-19.

Exercise Can Prevent Weight Gain - Exercise can help you burn extra calories caused by dietary changes and offset the effects of sedentary activities.

Exercise reduces stress and anxiety - Exercise improves mood and can help adults reduce stress levels and develop emotional resilience.

Exercise improves sleep: There is evidence to suggest that regular exercise helps you fall asleep faster and improves sleep quality, and a good night's sleep has also been found to boost your immune system.

Exercise can be especially beneficial for older adults and people with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease. Regular exercise can help improve balance, flexibility, strength, mobility, and cardiovascular health. In addition, it can increase energy and general well-being.

There are many ways you can be active, even when the gym is closed and you are practicing social distancing. According to recommendations from the American Heart Association, adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, per week.

Exercise with family: Exercise is an excellent opportunity for family fun. Walks, bike rides, dance parties, living-room yoga sessions, or backyard soccer games are just a few examples of how you and your household members can exercise together.

Get outdoors: Walking, cycling, jogging, and hiking can help you get some much-needed fresh air while staying safely away from others. Don’t have time for a full-length outdoor exercise session? Consider breaking your workout up into several 10-minute sessions. You’ll be surprised at how quickly a few brisk walks around the block can add up to a full workout.

Follow along with online exercise videos: Whether you enjoy yoga, cardio kickboxing, Pilates, strength training, barre, dance, or another type of workout, chances are you can find a service that offers online videos. Additionally, many exercise studios and other community organizations are now providing on-demand virtual fitness content.

Take a virtual class: If you have the financial resources, consider supporting your local fitness studio or personal trainer by signing up for online fitness classes or training sessions. Some personal trainers are even offering private virtual sessions customized to your needs, schedule, and preferences. Plus, having a class or training session on your calendar allows you to interact with other people in a fun way, which may be just the motivation you need to keep up with your fitness regime.

Challenge yourself: Set an exercise goal — such as doing yoga five days per week or beating your best 5K time — and make a plan to work toward achieving it.

Tackle calorie-burning chores: Chores such as mowing the lawn, working in the garden, washing the car, or cleaning out the garage provide excellent opportunities to build muscles and burn calories. In addition to the sense of accomplishment you will feel after your workout, completing a household task will yield even more feel-good benefits.

Best regard,

Laura Bustamante 

Student

Class English

UNIDAD EDUCATIVA MUNICIPAL QUITUMBE