Improving one\u2019s health can often lead the charts when setting goals and intentions for a new year. If you are creating New Year\u2019s resolutions that are centered around health and wellbeing, we have some ideas to help you along this journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For starters, health does not translate to weight. If dropping some extra weight is a side effect of getting healthier, great! But, it shouldn\u2019t be the lone motivator in creating a healthy living plan. Weight does not and should not define you. Now that we have that out of the way, let\u2019s get into it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staying physically fit improves cardiovascular and muscular health and helps fight disease. Exercising also has been shown to reduce stress and improve your overall mood, so try to squeeze in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week, the minimum recommended by the American Heart Association, plus at least two days of muscle-strengthening activities. Consider where you are starting from so you don\u2019t injure yourself. If it\u2019s been awhile since you have participated in a formal exercise program involving machines or weights, talk with a trainer first. Learning the correct way to do something will build confidence and strength at the same time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Effective exercise doesn\u2019t have to be time-consuming or require fancy equipment. In fact, there is a growing body of evidence indicating that incorporating short bursts of exercise into everyday activities, like running up the stairs in your home or office instead of walking for example, can make a difference towards improving a person\u2019s overall health. If you work from home or care for small children, a gym membership isn\u2019t needed; you probably have everything you need right in front of you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With increased exercise and movement, it\u2019s important to counter that activity with rest. Rest and sleep are the easiest things to steal from ourselves, but some tips to starting a healthy rest habit with wellness in mind are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re planning to make some healthy changes this year to live a more active life, let us know what they are! As always, we love that we get to be part of your journey to the best you that you can be. Happy New Year! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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