Aspetar Presents Home Exercises to Maintain Physical Fitness

Doha, April 16 (QNA) - Aspetar; Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, has posted a detailed video featuring reliable home exercise workouts for athletes while staying at home due to the precautionary measures taken by the State to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. It is a confirmation to its pioneering role in providing outstanding health services, and to contribute to the health education of athletes. Presented by Qatari sports stars, the series of videos aim to benefit from the time of social distancing imposed by the spread of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19), and to get athletes to maintain their fitness during their stay at home, while "social distancing" or physical distance is followed, the majority of Sports competitions and gatherings for training in clubs remain postponed. The exercises are provided by a team of physical coaches in Aspetar. They are easy to follow by the public, without the need for any gym equipment, which makes it more convenient and easier to apply at home. Aspetar presents educational and awareness programs to the public through the media as well as through the hospital's social media platforms, by providing some advice and evidence-based studies. It is within the framework of Aspetar's constant desire to share knowledge and science with interested experts and specialists in the fields of sports medicine and the public from all over the world. Several Qatari and international sports stars have joined the Aspetar Community Initiative, providing remote fitness exercises to athletes as well as the public, aiming to positively influence fitness maintenance during their stay at home. (QNA)