How Brie Larson is keeping fit in quarantine

If you’ve recently found yourself back at the gym after basically being one with the couch these past five months, you’ve probably wondered at some point, “how did I get so unfit?” After all, walking to the fridge between eps of Yellowstone counts as cardio, right?

Brie Larson gets it. In a new video on her YouTube channel, the actress admitted she hasn’t exercised since the beginning of quarantine. But rather than stress out about how much strength she’s lost, the 30-year-old is easing back into it - one sweat session at a time.

“My intention for this workout is to not throw up," she told her Captain Marvel PT Jason Walsh during their first training back (which, btw, was done via Zoom).

"It's been a while, so I want to take it easy on myself, be realistic about where I'm coming from, and enjoy it while my mind flips out.”

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The duo begin to go through a no-equipment routine made up of a series of bodyweight movements. Think sumo squats, butterfly extensions and different variations of planks.

"We're going to move through these exercises pretty quickly, and the idea is to keep yourself off the ground," Walsh said. "We want to keep moving around so we can help integrate the muscles, turn them back on, [and] reestablish circulation patterns."

As the workout progresses, it’s clear that Brie is struggling to push through.

“I can feel my mortality in a way that I haven’t in a while,” she says, looking red faced and sounding out-of-breath. She then curls up into the foetal position for the cool down period, which after her efforts, she definitely deserves.

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It’s also pretty refreshing for a celebrity—especially one who plays a superhero—to be real about their fitness struggles. (Because, let’s face it, we’re all in the same boat post-iso.)

"It's unclear if anyone's actually going to do this workout along with us or just enjoy watching me struggle," she wrapped up the video. "If you liked it, if you didn't like it—keep your comments to yourself."

Inspired to give it a go? Check out the full workout here.

How have you been keeping fit at home?

24 Member Comments

Chicklet 13 Apr 2021 6:55 PM

It certainly was a tough time. When gyms were closed, I subscribed to an online fitness program.

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Dance 9 Feb 2021 5:02 PM

I found a treadmill was great for maintaining a certain level of fitness while the gym was closed - just a little fold up one.

Ameena0805 29 Aug 2020 10:33 PM

covid has lead me to snack more and become more lazy, hopefully when this is all done i will get back into routine

Berylr 27 Aug 2020 5:36 PM

Making a time with a couple of neighbours each weekday and we have made a point of going for a suburban walk of about 40 minutes. Just have to remember which day we are up to as all of them end up being Blursday!

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Beauty Obsession 18 Aug 2020 1:43 PM

I used to be of the mindset that if i don’t go to the gym I cannot work out. Covid has forced me to prioritise exercise. 2019 I barely exercised (I just made every excuse to myself why I couldn’t). I had surgery in March and was so out of shape I’d get winded walking a few 100 metres. I started walking to aid my recovery and then we went into lockdown I made it a priority to exercise daily. There’s so much you can do at home too. I have some weights and a skipping rope. You don’t need any equipment really. You can do squats, burpees etc. You just need the right mindset. I feel great atm so it motivates me to keep going. Hopefully it’s a habit I keep going when life gets busy again post Covid.

perthchick 15 Aug 2020 7:35 PM

Excellent go Bree.

GeeJ 13 Aug 2020 11:45 PM

I've gained some weight since covid. Hope I can loose it as easily as I put it on.

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Chrystalage 10 Aug 2020 12:33 AM

My routine, consists of walking my dogs, and hasn't changed.

Miramarmari 9 Aug 2020 6:06 PM

Lucky I’m still motivated for the gym and working out with weights

S-P 5 Aug 2020 9:40 PM

My exercise levels have been in decline for years :(

jupiter 5 Aug 2020 2:04 PM

It's good that she's being honest and sharing her struggle to get back into it. Good on her for being real and doing it!

onlyoni 5 Aug 2020 10:04 AM

I haven't done anything different exercise wise but it's the first year in a long time that I haven't put on weight during the winter months.

clearcrystalwater 5 Aug 2020 9:48 AM

I'm still doing all the things regarding fitness that I did before covid because I don't go to gym, I'm outdoors a lot spaced well away from any people and often I don't see a soul - its my 'me' time.

Meedee 5 Aug 2020 8:06 AM

My level of fitness hasnt changed due to covid....im just as unfit as I was before covid.

misfortune8 5 Aug 2020 5:44 AM

This is timely for Victorians back in iso.

Tee631 4 Aug 2020 8:46 PM

She’s such a wonderful role model

Shop A Everyday 4 Aug 2020 8:17 PM

I am running and still doing so

Yohanna 4 Aug 2020 6:11 PM

Quarantine? Does she have some serious infectious disease? eek! Nooo...hope it is nothing serious
Stuff always same for me. Will never change. Body does things and gets fueled by superb goodies. So all great! =D

Miss19 4 Aug 2020 6:08 PM

I've been going to the gym quite often, hopefully it doesn't close again!

Frenchy1 4 Aug 2020 6:07 PM

I feel her pain. Just getting back into a gym routine here in very lucky WA.

Rose_P 4 Aug 2020 5:14 PM

I take the dog for a walk most days. Our usual route is about 4-5 km. I would like to be able to go to the gym but I can’t right now for various reasons, plus the fact that they are all closed in Melbourne.