And Exercise Through the Fall Less sunlight can have a negative impact on your mental Get a Jump on Winter Blues
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well-being, and as you head into the darker, chillier months, worsening weather and shorter days can make staying in shape more of a chore than a joy. But that doesn’t mean you’re powerless. With a few tricks, you can thrive through the cold season. Finding ways to stay active while cooped up inside has never been easier. Thanks to the pandemic, online exercise courses, at-home workouts, and remote Zumba classes grew in popularity and are still going strong. If you embraced these for your summer workouts to avoid the heat, you can continue that routine this fall and winter and keep up your exercise, mixing it up if one course gets stale.
A little over a year ago, a pair of chiropractors reached out to tell us about a flip-flop that was flying off their clinic’s shelves. The shoe was called Archies, and as soon as we read up on it, we knew we should stock it. THE STORY OF ARCHIES Most flip-flops have no arch support, but Archies changes the game. The shoes were designed by an Australian physiotherapist
to combat problems like plantar fasciitis, bunions, ankle issues, and lower back pain. Archies are just as sleek and stylish as normal flip flops, but they have a high arch that supports the foot, aligns the patient’s posture, and prevents pronation. They’re a great alternative for patients who don’t want to sweat in sneakers with orthotic inserts all summer. But how can you sell them all year round? 3 FOOLPROOF WAYS TO SELL Fortunately, Archies’ U.S. wholesale manager, Rob Gilliam, has a stockpile of tips to make sales easy. First, he recommends loading up on Archies’ bestselling colors (black, navy, khaki, and taupe) as well as some brighter shades. Then, use these three sales tactics to help your patients see the benefits of Archies.
Similarly, winter provides a great time to focus on a new type of fitness goal, like building muscle in an indoor facility or taking martial arts classes at the gym. It doesn’t matter what you do; what matters is that you do it. Stay active! While it’s a bummer that you can’t go trail running or biking, any exercise is better than none. And don’t wait to get started: Add that “winter workout” into your weekly routine now. Not only will it help make the transition a little easier when you can’t go for your morning run, but also, if you’re trying a new sport, activity, or exercise, it gives you a buffer in case you decide it’s not for you after all. Don’t let bad weather or fewer daylight hours be an excuse for less exercise. Your brain will thank you, and who knows? You might actually have fun too!
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