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Spring is finally here! After a long cold winter, it’s exciting to hear birds singing, feel the warmth of the sun, and see the trees starting to bud. As we open the windows and clear the clutter, spring is also a great time of year to try new things, and upgrade your health and fitness routine.
Keep reading for ways to improve your daily routine to get more steps, enjoy the weather, and feel more refreshed.
Step Outside
Walking for regular activity can help reduce your risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and depression. Use the tips below to take more steps and breathe more fresh air.
Plan walks with a friend
Make a plan with a friend to walk a few nights per week. This is a great way to keep one another accountable while catching up.
Switch to a walking meeting
If you struggle to find time during the day to get away from your desk, try booking walking meetings instead. Walking meetings have been shown to increase energy and boost productivity. Try to book brainstorming sessions, update chats, and 1-on-1s as walking meetings.
Register for a run or walk
Take your commitment to increase your daily steps to the next level by committing to a 5k walk. This will give you a goal to work towards, making you more likely to walk more often.
Freshen Up Your Daily Diet
Add more veggies
As spring arrives, take a moment to reflect on your grocery list to see where you can add more fresh produce and high-quality sources of protein. For even more information on how to eat healthier, read How to Create a Healthy Meal Using the Plate Method.
Stay hydrated
Make it easier to reach your hydration goals by choosing herbal teas and fruit infusions instead of that afternoon coffee.
Your ideal daily water intake will depend on your weight and physical activity level, but a good starting point is 0.5 ounce per pound of body weight.
Switch Up Your Relaxation Routine
When people think of ways to improve their health, they often think about all the ways they can be more active. But leisure, relaxation, and sleep are all important for building a healthy and happy life.
Just Be in Nature
As the weather warms up, find new ways to unwind outside. Just ten minutes a day outdoors can improve mental health and reduce stress. Try reading at a park, doing yoga in your backyard, or planting new flowers in your garden.
Get Some Sun
Just 15 minutes of sun exposure can top up your depleted stores of Vitamin D. Be sure to get some sun without sunscreen at off peak hours. Vitamin D is important for heart health, bone density and immunity, and in this part of the world, most people do not get enough.
Take a Digital Vacation
Try setting timers on social media apps or limiting mid-week video gaming. Instead, set aside 30 minutes a day for you to just be present without distraction. Try playing a board game with your family, filling out your gratitude journal, or sitting down for a guided meditation.
Get More Sleep
We need 7 to 9 hours per night. If you’re struggling to fall asleep, there are many lifestyle factors that could be the culprit. A lack of exercise, too much caffeine, stress, and blue light all impact our ability to fall asleep.
Conclusion
Now that you have some fun ideas for how to feel healthier and get active this spring, try making a new playlist to hit the ground running. Who’s with me?
Begin Your Journey with Us
If you’re finding it challenging to get started on your journey, feel free to reach out to us for a complimentary consultation. We would be more than happy to offer some guidance to help you move forward. Sometimes taking the first step is the hardest, so don’t hesitate to get some help to kickstart the process. We all start somewhere.