Amid these uncertain and isolated times, EUSA is encouraging everyone from the EUSA family and beyond to #BeActive by taking part in some form of physical exercise as part of the now universal #StayHome initiative and the new #BeActiveAtHome and #FitAtHome campaigns.

The COVID-19 Coronavirus has affected millions across the globe in various ways, not least the sporting world where several competitions have been either cancelled or postponed, including EUSA’s European Universities Games in Belgrade, Serbia.

Lockdown measures in various countries in order to help stop the spread of the virus have limited the movements of citizens indefinitely, while professional sportsmen and women have had to improvise in order to maintain their fitness while secluded at home.

Exercise is however not only for professionals, with regular exercise proven to be important in maintaining both a healthy body and mind. In this light, EUSA is uniting with various other sporting institutions, including FISU with their #FitAtHome campaign as well as the European Commission’s #BeActiveAtHome initiative, to promote physical activity amongst all our members, encouraging everyone to share their regular home exercise routine with us and the entire EUSA family as a form of encouragement, positivity and upliftment in this difficult period.

The instructions are simple:

1. Take a photo or short video of yourself doing some sort of physical exercise in your home.

2. Publish it on social media, tagging @eusaunisport, and we will share your post amongst the EUSA family, to motivate others and keep us united in our #BeActive lifestyles, despite the distance!

3. Remember to use the #FitAtHome and #BeActiveAtHome hashtags as well, to join in FISU and the European Commission’s initiatives in creating a truly global family of healthy living!

Setting the example in this #BeActive #StayHome initiative is EUSA’s Secretary General Mr Matjaz Pecovnik, who found an innovative way to keep his reflexes sharp by playing indoor table tennis!

Check out the video below:

 

 

 

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Despite the lockdown, @eusaunisport is still keeping active from home ????⁣ ⁣ In conjunction with our partners @europeancommission and @fisu with their respective #BeActiveAtHome and #FitAtHome initiatives, EUSA encourages everyone to #BeActive at home and participate in some form of physical activity ????⁣ ⁣ EUSA Secretary General @matjazpecovnik has found an innovative way to keep his reflexes sharp by playing indoor table tennis ????????⁣ ⁣ What exercises are you doing in isolation❓⁣ ⁣ Share your videos with us, tag @eusaunisport and use the #FitAtHome, #BeActiveAtHome and #StayHome hashtags to unite with the whole continent and broaden the #BeActive family ????️????️⁣ ⁣ #myeusa #eusaunisport

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What are you waiting for? Get involved in the fun, unite with others across the continent, stay healthy and #BeActive!