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Prepare for a hike while on quarantine with these workouts

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Image source: rei.com Going out for quick hike isn’t recommended these days to prevent the spread of COVID-19. With almost everyone stuck at home, the chances of clocking in gym time is impossible. Here are a few at-home workouts to get you ready for a hike after the global pandemic. Physical conditioning is incredibly important for hikers. Even while on quarantine, the mind and the body must be strong and active. Simple bodyweight exercises one can do anytime, anywhere include planks, push-ups, crunches, squats, lunges, wall sits, and burpees . These workouts can get one sweating in no time. For the push-ups, crunches, squats, lunges, and burpees, try doing 3 sets of 12 repetitions. Practice interval training for planks and wall sits, with 60 seconds on and 3o seconds off for 3 rounds. Steve Sorensen . Image source: menshealth.com When bodyweight workouts aren’t challenging anymore, pump up the weights and increase the number of reps and sets. To get the heart ...

Looking for a job amidst a global crisis? Try these tips

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Image source: triedandtruemomjobs.com Many argue that one should not be forced to be productive during the quarantine period. This advice may not be a wise counsel for those who want to have a stable career. Steve Sorensen shares on this post a few tips on how to land jobs during a global crisis. Embracing productivity is the key to booking gigs in the middle of a pandemic. Think short-term . Consider project-based online gigs. Plan your work for the next 30 days, two months, and three months. When looking for an online job, think about now, and not about retirement. Take tasks outside of your career path . Find gigs that can awaken creativity, says staffing expert Steve Sorensen. No one gets reprimanded for taking jobs outside of their career. Review your current skill set and look for opportunities to use these . Regardless of one’s background, if they have the skills, they may fit the role. Stay in touch with current formal employers and colleagues . When cir...