Health experts recommend that we keep a distance of at least 6 feet from other people to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, but that doesn't mean you can't get the 150 to 300 minutes a week of exercise recommended for most people.

Why bother?
There's good reason to make a point of staying active. For one thing, exercise helps your immune system stay healthy. And that's very important right now. It's also a great way to cope with the stress and anxiety you may be feeling.

So there's nothing stopping you from tried-and-true activities like taking a walk, run or bike ride nearby.

Think outside the gym.
Tired of taking walks? Get creative with close-to-home activities like these:

• Have a virtual dance party with friends over video chat.
• If you have stairs, climb up and down for 10 minutes at a time. Or work them into a strength routine with moves like inclined pushups or tricep dips.
• Make up your own jump rope and shadowboxing routine. No equipment required.
• Stream a free yoga video. Now's an ideal time to perfect that warrior pose.
• Get out into your garden and tackle some yardwork. Nature is a great stress-reliever too.
• Play active games, like soccer, with your family (as long as everyone is healthy).
• If you're working from home, take some laps around the house on your breaks. Or have a walking phone conference.
• Do some wall sits while you read a book.
• Make up a circuit workout with different activities in each room, like jumping jacks, burpees and lunges.

Staying active is one of the best moves you can make right now.

Sources: American College of Sports Medicine; American Heart Association; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention