The average American has gained about five pounds since entering isolation, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 Americans who routinely exercise found that nearly two-thirds recognized the quarantine of COVID-19 had frustrated their efforts on a healthy lifestyle.
The results revealed 65 percent took time off from their fitness routines to “break free a little” and half had given up on their summer body goals for 2020.
The survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf Naked Nutrition, found one in two (49 percent) worried they would not regain their pre-quarantine body.
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The average person thinks it will take eight weeks to see the way they did before isolation.
Many respondents claimed to obey while in isolation, with one third expressing they had increased their alcohol consumption.
That’s not the only way people treat themselves – half acknowledging that they have increased consumption of processed carbohydrates such as cakes, white bread and pasta.
Fifty-four percent are still trying to eat their vegetables while 46 percent have increased the amount of protein they consume.
This small fitness gap has several physical consequences. Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) have begun to feel unwell in quarantine due to lack of exercise and poor eating choices.
In an effort to combat quarantine decline, 64 percent have tried routine exercises at home.
The most popular methods for continuing to move in isolation include outdoor walks (48 percent), sports applications (46 percent) and health and sports websites (44 percent).
Forty-one percent have participated in live streaming practice classes, while two out of five have used previously recorded practice videos.
To make their own home gym, 54 percent have ordered sports equipment. Dumbbell (48 percent) and yoga mats (45 percent) were revealed to be the top isolation exercise equipment used by respondents.
Forty-one percent had rotated on static bicycles and 38 percent used ankle weights.
Some respondents were more creative in their home exercise routines: 39 percent used a chair at their practice site and a third used the walls of their home.
However, 70 percent do not think exercise at home is nearly as effective as their pre-COVID-19 routine.
“COVID-19 has been a stressful time for many people, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle can support one’s overall health and must remain a priority,” said Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Lauren Manaker. “This data highlights the importance of finding simple solutions for people to be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle while in isolation.
“Many items that support a healthy lifestyle, such as high-quality and clean supplements, sports accessories such as resistance bands and even sports clothing, can be purchased online and delivered directly to someone’s doorstep. Replacing unhealthy habits and replacing them with good choices is a step that must be taken by many Americans. “
Many respondents remain above their healthy lifestyle in another way.
One in two regularly consume multivitamins and 44 percent consume protein bars, while 43 percent add protein powder to their diet.
Three out of five say they usually buy their supplements from in-store retailers, but 58 percent buy directly from the website of the brand of their choice.
“Bodyweight exercises like push-ups and squats are a great way to maintain muscle mass while the gym is still not available,” added Stephen Zieminski, founder of Naked Nutrition. “However, when your practice isn’t that effective, it’s important to cut out unhealthy artificial flavors and refined sugar. Supplements must be easily understood ingredients – and as little as possible of them. “
