Now, more than ever, it's important people exercise at home, not only for their physical health, but also for their mental health, according to R&R Fitness Shed owner Rani Dunn.
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Last month Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the closure of indoor gyms, restaurants and cafes, other than for takeaway, clubs, nightclubs and entertainment venues to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Ms Dunn said the closure has had a "massive" impact on her business, but she has been working to help keep members active at home.
"I was lucky enough to have a couple group boot camps and personal training sessions before the new restriction of two people, which came later on in the week," she said.
"[But] I am happy to help anyone out with home programs to suit individuals and what equipment they have at home, whether it's a lot or none."
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As well as trying to make sure her business survives, Ms Dunn said she is concerned about people's overall health.
"I can't say this enough, most people will have a lot more time on their hands, get active, even If it's a small amount a day," she said.
She said just setting up a small circuit in your backyard or running around with the kids outside is not only physically beneficial, but great for peoples mental health during this time.
"Even as little as 20-30 minutes a day, it's so important and it will really help everyone's mental health within this isolation period," she said.
Even as little as 20-30 minutes a day, it's so important and it will really help everyone's mental health within this isolation period.
- Rani Dunn
While it can be hard to motivate yourself to exercise at home, Ms Dunn has shared some tips for people to help get up and active.
"Set your day up. Write down your plan for the day on the fridge or somewhere you will see it, making sure you have time where your going to do a workout or get outside in the fresh air for a walk," she said.
"Write down your workout or save a workout on your phone and do it, I promise you will feel so much happier for doing so."
"Set goals, just small ones, for example it could be 'I'm going to exercise four times this week and I will do 30 minutes each day'.
"By setting goals it gives you more motivation and something to work on for yourself."
Ms Dunn said she is remaining positive, and thanked her members for their support during this time.
"I look forward to having everyone back in the gym and some new faces once this is all over with," she said.
"I just want to say a big thank you to all my members of the gym, thanks for all their support and their continued messages of support.
I can't wait to see you all back in there soon smashing your goals out. Stay healthy, be kind."
Ms Dunn said all gym memberships would be frozen until the gym is open again in the future.
Zaarkacha Marlan
Court and crime reporter at the Daily Liberal. Formerly the sole journalist for the Nyngan Observer, Narromine News and Trangie Advocate.
Court and crime reporter at the Daily Liberal. Formerly the sole journalist for the Nyngan Observer, Narromine News and Trangie Advocate.
