As state after state is struck with stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, many people have been left wondering what they can and can't do. While you should abide by the mandates from your state and local authorities, there's one thing that almost everyone can still do: simply go outside

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Exercising outside during self
quarantine: The do's and
don'ts
Stay-at-home orders? Here's how you can still exercise
outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amanda Capritto March 31, 2020 5:45 a.m. PT 0
Getting outside is still allowed. Here's how to do so safely.
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As state after state is struck with stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders
due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, many people have been left
wondering what they can and can't do. While you should abide by the
mandates from your state and local authorities, there's one thing that
almost everyone can still do: simply go outside.
For the most up-to-date news and information about the
coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website.
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2. Yes, the US federal government has enacted a set of guidelines for
Americans to follow, and most states have followed suit with their own
sets of rules based on regional and local threats. These orders are in
place to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep healthcare systems from
being inundated.
But that doesn't mean that you're restricted entirely to your home. While
Americans should stay at home as much as possible and limit time in
public places to only essential tasks such as buying groceries, going
outside is still allowed. And that means you can exercise outside --
here's what to keep in mind and how to do it safely.
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Is it OK to go outside during the coronavirus
outbreak?
Yes, it is OK to go outside during the coronavirus outbreak, as long as
you practice safe social distancing and other guidelines on how to
protect yourself and others from the novel coronavirus. You may not be
able to go to the particular outdoor area you want to visit, but at the very
least, you can get outside and walk around your own neighborhood.
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Where can you go to exercise during a stay-at-home
order?
While a stay-at-home mandate certainly sounds daunting, there are
plenty of outdoor places you can go to get in a workout. Sure, you can
exercise inside, too, but many people have a little bit of cabin fever at
this point, and could probably use some more of the sunshine vitamin.
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3. These suggestions for exercising outdoors during coronavirus are that
only: suggestions. Always check with your state and local government
orders before traveling anywhere during the COVID-19 outbreak, even a
park in the next neighborhood over.
Current rules vary by state and may change at any given moment, so
you should always check to make sure you're in compliance with your
state's guidelines.
Neighborhood streets and trails
Your own neighborhood is the safest place to exercise outdoors right
now, because you don't have to travel to get there, and you can easily
keep your distance from other people. You can walk, jog and bike your
neighborhood streets, and if you live in an area with trails, you can also
go hiking. (If the trails are publicly managed, check with the agency that
manages them first.)
Going outside in your own neighborhood or nearby, lightly trafficked trails is the
best option.
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4. You can also use your own yard for outdoors at-home workouts: If you're
going to do a bodyweight circuit, you might as well do it outside rather
than inside, since stay-at-home orders mean you're probably getting less
fresh air and sunlight than usual.
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National Park Service properties
According to the National Park Service's (NPS) official statement on
COVID-19, many NPS properties are open to the public without the usual
entry fees. Because the NPS is making closure and operations decisions
based on state and local authorities, park closures vary by state.
Properties open across the US include National Parks, National
Monuments, National Historic Sites, National Recreation Areas, National
Wildlife Refuges and other NPS designations -- however, you should
check the status of the individual park you wish to go to. The park may
be closed or have modified operations.
If there is an NPS property near your home, and your state hasn't
mandated that residents avoid parks, these properties offer a great
change of scenery and a fun way to work out, as well as educational
opportunities.
State parks
Certain parts of parks, or entire parks, may be closed. Check for closures before
traveling anywhere.
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Check your state's official order or advisory and the website of the park
you want to go to. Even in states without an official stay-at-home order,
state parks may close in the best interest of their staff and visitors. Some
parks may have limited hours or operations.
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