Spring is the season of renewal and rejuvenation, so there’s no better time to revitalize your health and wellness routine. New routines can boost your motivation and keep you engaged. From workouts to diet, it’s time to get out and take advantage of the sunshine! Get Outside Winter is fierce, unrelenting, and notorious for derailing outdoor fitness routines. It’s finally warm enough to exercise outside, so mix things up and get outside. Jump on a bike and ride through the wind. Slip on your jogging shoes and run through the neighborhood. Put on your swimsuit and head to the pool. Nature is full of challenging and fun activities, so take advantage of the warm weather before the next winter arrives. Spice Up Your Routine If you’re into yoga or weight training, try new exercises. A new routine ensures you won’t miss any muscles while keeping you engaged. When the treadmill becomes a dread mill, do your cardio on an elliptical or stationary bike. Grab some free weights if you’re starting to find weight machines dull. There’s always an alternative to keep things interesting. Spring Into Wellness REFRESHING WAYS TO REVITALIZE YOUR HEALTH ROUTINE As the summer weather warms up, riders feel the call to hit the open road on their motorcycles. But, when those sunny lanes fill up with bikes, the road becomes that much more dangerous. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, motorcyclists are about 29 times more likely than people inside vehicles to die in a traffic crash; they are also four times more likely to be injured. This month is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and drivers and riders need to understand what it takes to keep each other safe on the road. Motorcycles Motorcycles are considerably smaller than cars, and despite helmet use and protective clothing, riders are more exposed to the elements and injuries. Riders should always wear a helmet, gloves, boots, and pants, even on warm days, to secure their bodies as much as ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH Rev Up Awareness
Find Friends A workout buddy can keep you invested in your routine. They’ll keep you motivated and accountable — it’s much harder to skip a workout if someone’s relying on you. Even better, a partner can keep you safe if you’re weight training. Consider enrolling in a class if you have trouble finding someone to work out with. Not only can you learn new fitness tips and tricks, but you can also make friends. Springify Your Diet Winter typically involves plenty of warm comfort meals, such as soups and hot chocolate, but spring is blooming with other options. It offers an array of refreshing and delightfully light dishes. Strawberries, pineapples, and avocados are best these months, along with many other delicious foods perfect for salads and smoothies. Shake up spring and keep to your regimen. There’s no better time to build healthy habits, especially in May’s warm weather. Take a jog with a friend, and afterward, enjoy a strawberry smoothie, and you’ll surely have an exceptional season. possible. Wear reflective clothing to increase visibility on the road, and use extra caution at intersections as they are a hot spot for collisions. Riders should never drive while impaired and should follow the same laws as cars. Cars Most motorcycle accidents are caused by drivers who don’t see the rider. Always check your blind spots, as bikes are more challenging to spot, and ensure you are several car lengths ahead of a motorcycle when passing. At night, give riders even more room by decreasing your following distance. Turn off your high beams or reduce them at least 500 feet from any oncoming vehicle, including motorcycles. Injuries Litigating a motorcycle accident is often complex, but if a motorcyclist is hurt or killed due to negligence of the other party, they can seek damages in a lawsuit. If you or a loved one is hurt or injured in a crash, keep records of any medical bills or costs. Request a copy of the police report on the accident, and try to gather evidence at the crash scene, like photos of the damages to your motorcycle or vehicle. You can still receive compensation if you were partly responsible for the crash, though the amount may be reduced. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, the best course of action is to work with a skilled personal injury lawyer. Contact us at Armstong Law so we can help you get the medical care you need and the financial compensation you deserve.
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