5 WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH DURING THE BUSY SUMMER MONTHS
Are you ready for the summer? We know we are! The warm weather poses so many new and fun activities, from summer teams to beach trips to clubs and camps. With all the hustle and bustle of summertime activities, it can sometimes be difficult to remember to take care of your health on top of everything else you have going on. At Virginia Center for Spine & Sports Therapy, we want to make sure you are still maintaining your optimum levels of health and fitness, even when you’re lounging on the sand! Contact us today for more information, and follow our following helpful tips: 1.Get Outside! This may seem like an obvious one, but not everyone has a strong interest in the outdoors. It can sometimes be difficult, especially on particularly hot or humid days. However, getting outside as often as you can will boost your energy levels and get you some much-needed Vitamin D. Make your way over to your local pool, peruse around nearby shops, or simply take a walk around the neighborhood to get out, get moving, and enjoy the weather! 2.Rearrange Your Schedule. Does your schedule leave little time to fit in physical activity? Perhaps you have a full day of commuting to and from your 9-5 job, preparing your kids for summer camps, volunteering, and acting as a chauffeur while the kids are out of school. However, even adding in 30 minutes of physical activity into your busy routine can make a big difference in helping maintain your function. Try taking a walk during your lunch break, going to the gym in the morning before making your commute, or even treating yourself to an exercise class a couple nights a week – you deserve it! 3.Start Something New. Are you unsure about what you want to do in terms of staying active this summer? Try taking up a
new hobby that will get you moving! There are several outdoor activities that will allow you to take advantage of the warm weather, such as beach volleyball, running clubs, kayaking, rock climbing, or hiking. Try your hand at some of these to see which suits you best! Any new physical hobby will help you get the exercise you need. 4.Maintain a Healthy Diet. According to a United States survey conducted in 2015, it was concluded that the restaurant industry is at its peak during summer months – reaching 745.61 billion American dollars in the summer of 2015 alone. 20% of Americans reportedvisiting“quickservice”restaurantsonceaweek,while72% reported visiting “quick service” restaurants for lunch every day. This dining spike occurs because more people tend to venture out in the summer and dine outside; however, this can pose some health risks if you are not careful. Maintain a healthy diet this summer by making healthy choices when you dine out and balancing dining with exercise. You can also opt to meal prep at home and enjoy your home-made lunches or dinners on a nice patio! 5.Contact Us for Help. Do you want to find out more about how you can stay as healthy as possible this summer? Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our licensed physical therapists. At Virginia Center for Spine & Sports Therapy, we want to make sure you stay safe this summer – we want you to be able to enjoy it! If you find yourself in any sort of pain, or if you’d simply like some extra motivational assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us at (804) 249-8277. We’ll provide you with the resources you need for a healthy and happy summer!
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