More necessary now than ever, staying in shape became a challenge when gyms and fitness centers closed in the face of national health crisis stay-at-home orders. Fortunately, it’s much easier to get a socially distanced fitness fix at Lake Martin than in many big cities across the country, and with the options offered in the lake area, it could even be a lot more fun than the gym.

Workouts that strengthen and tone the whole body include swimming, paddle boarding, mountain biking, rowing and running. Each exercise discipline offers opportunities to work on specific sets of muscles and to graduate from easy to more difficult routines.