IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BECOME A BETTER YOU!
Part of becoming a more balanced person means finding ways to spend your time more wisely and taking more time for yourself as needed. IT’S NEVER TOO LATE You don’t need to grow up as an athlete to enjoy exercise as an adult. There is no point in your life where it is too late to start being more active than you currently are. There are plenty of ways to incorporate light activity into your lifestyle, such as: • Taking a walk in the evening with your family • Wearing a pedometer and trying to take more steps every day • Joining your local community center and using the pool to swim laps several times a week • Engaging in lightweight training at home before work • Taking a yoga class These are just several examples of how you could incorporate more activity into your lifestyle without making many large changes to your way of life. If you feel that your physical health or an old injury is holding you back from being active, contact us. Working with a physical therapist can help you achieve improved balance and a healthy lifestyle.
Think about the percentage of time that you spend working during the week. For most people, this number is well over 40 hours per week! Then consider how much time is spent driving to and from work and around town on errands, and then consider the time spent doing things you have to do at home, like the dishes or the laundry. Then really think about how much time you are spending doing the things that make you feel better — including those hobbies that you love, but also being active and engaging with the people you care about.
Exercise of the Month Try this movement to improve your balance.
Fruit Energy Balls
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INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup chopped almonds • 1 cup dried figs • 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
TANDEM STANCE Stand with one foot directly in front of the other so that the toes of one foot touch the heel of the other. Maintain your balance.
INSTRUCTIONS Combine almonds, figs, and apricots in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Roll themixture into small balls and dredge in coconut. Tomake ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
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