5 THINGS YOU NEED TO DO TO STAY ACTIVE IN THIS PANDEMIC
1. Keep exercise equipment at home. For many of us, the idea of going to the gym to work out is still off the table. However, we are searching for easy ways to get our daily physical activity in, and if we can’t run on a treadmill in a gym, keeping exercise equipment at home is the next best option. Having small weights, medicine balls, resistance bands, a jump rope or a yoga mat at home is a good way to help yourself stay active during the pandemic. Practicing calisthenics (jumping jacks, push-ups) is also an excellent way to get your heart rate up and your blood pumping! 2. Look for excuses to move your body. A good portion of us are still working from home, and that means we’re leading pretty sedentary lives! Maintaining your mobility is a huge part of staying active during the pandemic. Look for reasons to get up and move during your workday to make sure you’re staying active. Walk your dog, walk to the store instead of driving (if it’s within a reasonable distance!), get up and do stretches beside your desk every half hour. 3. Maintain a well-rounded diet. Look, we know it’s hard not to snack constantly when all we’ve been doing for months is lounging on the couch, binge-watching our favorite TV shows. However, eating healthy is the first step to remaining in good physical shape, especially in a pandemic! We are what we eat, so it’s important to maintain a well-rounded diet to keep our immune system strong and healthy. The better shape our immune system is in, the more likely we’ll feel like getting up and exercising. Be sure to eat lots of veggies, fruits, and lean protein to make sure you’re feeling your best! 4. Do your exercise routine outdoors. As the days grow longer and warmer, try to get yourself outside for exercise. If you enjoy yoga, pick a day when you can set your mat up out on your porch and perfect your warrior pose! Enjoy Sources: How to Be Physically Active While Social Distancing | Physical ... www.cdc.gov › physicalactivity how-to-be-physically... Social Distancing - CDCwww.cdc.gov › 2019-ncov › prevent-getting-sick › soc...
jumping rope? The same concept applies. Getting fresh air and sunlight not only helps improve your physical health, but it can also boost your mood. Don’t have a preferred type of exercise? No problem. Walking around your neighborhood a couple of times a day works, too. Be sure to practice social distancing, though! 5.Schedule an appointment with a physical therapist. Physical therapy is a wonderful way to stay active during COVID-19! A physical therapist is a licensed movement specialist who can pinpoint problem areas that may be causing you pain or making it difficult for you to get the amount of physical activity you need. Upon your first visit to FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers, your physical therapist will ask you many health-related questions about your medical history and pain. They will show you how to perform targeted exercises and stretches that are geared towards keeping you as mobile and flexible as possible. If there are certain kinds of physical activities you’d like to work towards being able to comfortably participate in, your physical therapist will make it a priority to help you reach your fitness goals. Contact FYZICAL for an appointment. COVID-19 has indeed wreaked havoc on our health, work, and social lives. Here at FYZICAL, our physical therapists strive to give our patients back their ability to function normally and be as active as possible. We won’t rest until we see that our patients are healthy, strong, and pain-free! Contact our office today to learn more about our physical therapy services. Our skilled physical therapists are ready and waiting for you with a smile...even if you can’t see it through our masks!
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HEALTHY RECIPE: SPRING ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
INGREDIENTS • 4 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus • 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth • 1 1/2 cups water • 1 tbsp butter • 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large) • 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • 1 tsp salt • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS Place 1 cup asparagus and 1 cup broth in a blender; puree until smooth. Combine puree, remaining 2 cups broth, and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup broth mixture; cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining pureemixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 30 minutes total). Stir in remaining 3 cups asparagus; cook 2 minutes. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, cream, salt, and pepper. Transfer risotto to a bowl. Serve with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
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