Oh boy, a whole new year, a whole new set of resolutions. After going through 2020, I think we can all agree that “resolution” is something we all should be chasing right now.
In the midst of a continued global pandemic, health has constantly been on the forefront of presumably everybody’s minds, and I think that’s really important!
With no safe access to gyms and since many of us now have 24/7 access to our pantries, physical health has been heavily affected by this global health crisis.
Luckily, SDPEBA members have access to wonderful tools through Best Health Wellness that provide access to easy ways to workout and eat healthy from home.
Staying Active while Staying Safe
Staying active at home can be exceedingly difficult, especially since so many fitness routines have been disrupted due to the pandemic. Amazingly enough, there are plenty of routines/trackers that were created with the global climate in mind.
Activity Trackers
Apps that track activity/fitness give people a real sense for how much or how little they’re active throughout the day. Plenty of apps and devices exist on the market that count steps, calories, and even how much you sleep!
These trackers help develop goals to set you up for a healthier future, but you don’t have to rely on expensive tech to get yourself active. Just finding a routine and tracking your progress is likely to increase your overall physical and mental health. Having any fitness routine at all drastically reduces the risk for several types of cancer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other fatal diseases. Health.gov recommends at least 2 and a half hours of aerobic exercise each week. By creating a routine, you can easily hit well above the recommended numbers and improve the quality of your life for the long-term.
Home Workouts
There are plenty of online yoga classes, exercise routines, and workouts that give you an “in-studio” experience from the comfort of your own home. Best Health Wellness actually offers access to Studio SWEAT OnDemand for free.
There are tons of professionals out there who put content online for you to use. It really is just about starting and then sticking to it!
Healthy Eating
We understand that time and money are always at a premium, and it might be easy to settle for delivery or unhealthy options because they’re faster, cheaper, or easier. That, coupled with being home with extra stress right now means we’re prone to making poor health choices when it comes to food.
Best Health Wellness offers comprehensive guides on eating healthy and tracking your food through their app. They provide expert level advice on a variety of topics, like nutrition and meal balancing.
Best Health Wellness also offers online nutrition workshops and access to a health coach who can look closer at your situation and help you come up with healthy lifestyle choices unique to you.
Eating healthy is extremely important for both physical and mental health. Make a proper diet part of your 2021 goals this year.