Finding the
Workout
Right
for Your Diet
What you eat and how your body performs are two intimately linked aspects of your overall fitness. That’s why distance runners carb-load on spaghetti before marathons and yogis skip breakfast before a 105-degree Bikram class. However, this nuance is easy to neglect in a world of fad diets and food trends that move at whiplash speed. If you’ve jumped on the keto, vegan, or paleo bandwagons but are still slogging through the same workout routine, it’s time to take a closer look at your body’s needs and tailor your gym time accordingly. Here are a few tips for matching your diet to the optimal workout. Keto This high-fat, low-carb diet is currently booming among athletes who relish the opportunity to chow down on pork rinds and cheese (a perk that comes at the expense of giving up chips, bread, and most fruits). Shape magazine recommends moderate-intensity workouts for people eating keto because they won’t have the ample supply of glucose the body relies on for high-intensity exercises like sprints and HIIT. On the plus side, if you go keto, you’ll burn more fat during cardio because you won’t have a store of glycogen to compete with it as an energy source. Back at It How to Match Your Routine to Your Plate Your kids may be dreading school, but chances are you are ready for them to be back in a routine. Keep their schedule going with these tips for a healthy, safe school year. Mind Their Spine Children’s bodies are in a constant state of development. This puts a lot of pressure on their bodies, and the spine can specifically feel the brunt of these changes. Children should have regular chiropractic adjustments to monitor the growth of their spine so it can develop as naturally as possible. In addition, proper posture and alignment while they use phones or tablets can prevent spine damage. Slouching or tilting their necks can lead to degeneration! Protect their spines further by ensuring they are never carrying more than 10–15% of their body weight in their backpacks, and choose bags that offer extra support. No Sick Days As kids venture back to the classroom, they bring germs with them. Give your child the best chance each day, starting the night before. Establish a bedtime routine that provides your child with at least 9–11 hours of sleep. Fuel their days with whole foods that won’t gunk up their systems with
Vegan Plant-based diets are generally associated with slow-moving exercises like yoga, but VegNews reports that short, high-intensity workouts are actually the best option for people who don’t eat meat or dairy. Choosing quick workouts means your body won’t use up as much protein (which vegans generally consume less of), and the ample glucose in a vegan diet is ideal for powering intense workouts like sprints, stairs, body-weight lifts, and CrossFit drills. Paleo The paleo diet is unique in that it actually comes with its own exercise plan, though many paleo eaters probably don’t know it. According to Paleo Leap,“The paleo lifestyle emphasizes natural movement (preferably outside) over machine-based exercises and brief but intense strength training workouts over extended sessions of steady-state cardio.”Above all, paleo advocates advise listening to your body and choosing a workout plan that leaves you feeling good. garbage, and encourage them to drink water. Increase their immunity by giving them supplements, and avoid fluoride, which has been shown to adversely affect a child’s neurological functioning. Finally, sneezing and coughing can be a body’s defense against illnesses, but monitoring their conditions and knowing what illnesses need medical attention is vital. Your chiropractor can provide natural healing techniques, too. Get Them Moving An idle body creates an idle brain, which will later lead to lethargy, poor concentration, and weakened skills. Children need at least 60 minutes of activity each day, but this movement doesn’t require a workout routine to be effective. Get out in nature and hike, bike, or explore your local park! Take up jogging together as a family, or go for a swim while it’s still warm. The sunshine will increase your serotonin and vitamin D, and your joints, muscles, and brain will thank you. Make this school year the best one yet! Set your children up for academic success by scheduling an appointment with South Windsor Neck & Back, and inquire about back-to-school health tips by calling 860.644.2437. Back-to-School Health for Your Kids
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