5 hilarious ways to get your PT in during quarantine

Pandemic mania has set in as the country braces together (on their couches) to flatten the curve. While we're all hoping to drop a few curves (on the international scale), our doomsday snacks are threatening to exponentially expand our waistlines.

Sticking to a militant regiment of working out might look different, but it's not impossible. Think of it like a fun drinking game…without the drinking and a lot less fun. Here's your new at home PT list.

Replace your Drill Sergeant with your hangry kids

Eager to replace the salty Sergeant voice still ringing in your head yelling, "Drop and give me 20?" We've got a solution for that -- kids in quarantine. Every time you hear "I want a snack" that's your cue to drop and pump out a quick round of push-ups, sit-ups or burpees. Believe us when we say you'll never be in better shape.

Trips to the fridge require squats

It's 10:27 am and you're on your third trip to the icebox. You want to quit the snacks but the snacks are calling you. How do people ignore a perfectly good pint of ice cream all day? They do it by mandating squats for each and every trip to the fridge. Rocky road looks a lot rockier if it means a set of 50.

No ruck, no problems

Working out with a full-fledged army of children running around makes sunrise PT look a lot more attractive right about now. Need to get some miles in with munchkins around? This is what they made child carrier backpacks for. Strap 'em in and ruck on.

How to end news cycle scrolling

Doomsday news is so fascinating, it can lead to an infectious disease we're calling "mindless scrolling." But alas, there is a cure for getting off the couch and redirecting your tired eyeballs from the hourly updates. Next time you're feeling the itch to peek at the latest pandemic news, require yourself to run a solid mile first. Yep, a whole mile. Give a mile, get a minute (or 60) of news coverage. If you're a habitual news checker, you can thank us later for your new marathon-ready body.

Keep calm and drink on

We've said it before -- military life has prepared you for this. Watching every civilian lose their s!*t right now over the government disrupting plans and telling them what to do is entertaining to say the least. We as a community know a thing or two about government mandates. For every Facebook post you see fretting over cancelled plans, take a drink…of "water." Drinking half your bodyweight in water is a challenge no more if you follow this plan. We're guessing you'll be up to your mark well before noon.