With the trend toward lots of online communications and many automated household conveniences, many of us spend too much time sitting. That in turn promotes weight gain.
To get more active and lose some extra pounds, think in terms of moving more throughout the day. Use your break at work to take a short walk. Do three 10-minute walks if you can’t fit in a whole half hour at a time. Consider using a standing work station for computer use.
Regular exercise can improve the quality of your life in so many ways. Working out reduces the inflammation that’s associated with aging. It boosts brain function, especially memory performance, and makes muscles healthier.
What you choose to do — biking, swimming, jogging, walking, Zumba — isn’t as important as how often you do it. Aim to exercise at least three times a week — at a level that is challenging without being exhausting — for a total of 150 minutes a week.
Remember, to feel good every day … Just Move!
Check out the online health assessment tool called Family Health Manager at www.riverwoodhealthcare.org Family Health Manager is an interactive tool that offers you personalized health and wellness options. At no cost, anyone can learn their health score, connect to local resources and create goals in support of healthy living. You can also understand and track key numbers important for overall health. Family Health Manager provides actionable steps to maximize health in key areas such as well-being, activity, sleep, nutrition and pain management. To get started, go to https://health.riverwoodhealthcare.org/fhm
Looking for wellness information? Visit the wellness page on Riverwood’s website. This is a one-stop source of information on both Riverwood wellness resources, such as services and education, and Community wellness resources with info on classes, programs, recreational opportunities and more.