What Students Are Saying About Public Preschool, Staying Healthy and Being Trapped Inside

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What Students Are Saying About Public Preschool, Staying Healthy and Being Trapped Inside

Physical activity is one of the only things that is keeping me mentally sane at this worldwide, stressful time. In the past year, I have taken up long distance running which has acted as a physical and emotional escape from whatever has been going on in my life. I pop in my earbuds blasting a medley of alternative and 80s music and troubles melt away. This refuge has grounded me through weekly tests in AP classes, deadlines in journalism, difficulties in relationships, and now apparently the coronavirus.

Cara McClure, Branham High School, CA

I am an athlete, and I run track. It’s quite difficult practicing without my team/friends along the way, but I can still do drills in my basement and go on my treadmill once in a while to stay in shape. I’m also making time to do 45 min-1 hour workouts everyday. It’s very simple to find short workouts on YouTube, and I just compile a playlist of all the workouts I want to complete. Although it saddens me that I’m not able to see my track companions daily I am able to connect with most of them on FaceTime and we usually have deep conversations on life and other problems we’re facing.

Ethan Davila, New York

Everyday I go to my basement after completing some of my virtual work for school. I bench, do pull ups, squat, and more. After I am done lifting I run a mile on the treadmill. After I play games in my freetime, I do at home workouts that my football coach gives us so that we can stay in shape. These exercises are usually push ups, sit ups, planks, lunges, and many more.

Adam, Pennsylvania

Losing my high school track season was devastating for me. Not only was my schedule completely changed without a main part of my day, not only was my workout routine permanently thrown off, but my chance at breaking records this season were ruined. All of the track and field athletes found out that the season would be postponed at the beginning of the first meet, and at the time I was still recovering from a bad head cold. I had no chance of breaking records that day. And now I might never have the chance to be in the Hoggard record books.

Still, I’ve stayed physical active almost every day despite spending most of my time camped in front of my computer in my room. I still run every other day and lift weights on the off days. I’m probably working out more, just with less cardio with the loss off track. Running was my way to interact with my friends, my coaches, and still get a great workout in, and I’m not sure if that void will ever be filled.

Mason Evans, Hoggard High School Wilmington, NC

Nobody should take this lock down as an excuse to stop exercising. Exercise is very important for the human body, and it keeps us healthy. It is very important to keep active. Obviously, if the area you’re in is on a lock down, then doing exercises at home would be the better choice. You can still stay fit even without going outside, since there are lots of exercises you can do at home. Another thing is to watch what you’re eating. It could be hard to attain healthy food such as fruits and vegetables, but it’s important to remember not to eat too much junk food and to balance what you eat as well.

Harpreet – SW, YC – CLIP

Even while practicing social distancing, there are many ways to be physically active. Many of the sports can actually be done if you have your parents or someone to do it with. For example, you can kick a soccer ball to each other, throw any sort of ball at each other and play catch or even dodgeball, tennis or badminton as people are separated, or even try your hands at some creative, cool trick shots that you make by yourself. You can also go on walks or go running outside if you are allowed to go outside. Otherwise, you can stay in your house and go on youtube and search up “10 minute exercises” to exercise by yourself or with your family while listening to the music for a great way to have fun while staying physically active.

Yuji Sakaguchi, Branham High School, San Jose, CA.