If you're like most people, this time of year has you thinking about health goals and what you can do to improve wellness, energy levels, and perhaps even reaching a healthier weight. Here are some tips to help you on your journey to feeling your best, inside and out!
1. Exercise Regularly: Physical activity helps improve cardiovascular health, strengthens bones and muscles, and reduces stress. LunaFit Gym of Altamonte Springs can help your develop an exercise routine that fits in with your lifestyle. We offer group fitness classes, personal training, and more! Book your free Altamonte Springs group fitness class today!
2. Eat a Balanced Diet: Include a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins in your diet to ensure you're getting all the nutrients your body needs. One of the best ways you can achieve maintaining a balanced diet is through meal planning. Luna fit has a team of nutritionist who can help you create a meal plan and/or provide meals to meet your needs and keep you on track.
3. Get Adequate Sleep: Sleep plays a crucial role in physical and mental health, so aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Easier said than done sometimes. Here are the best ways to ensure a good nights sleep:
Regular exercise
Eating a balance
Maintain a consistent bedtime routine: Keep your bedtimes the same or as close to the same as possible.
Add relaxation activities such as a warm bath, gentled stretching and/or meditation. Even a few minutes can have a big impact.
Eiminating screens, the blue light is known to inhibit sleep.
Improve your environment by fashioning a comfortable sleep environment that is sleep conducive. Suggestions: Cooler tempature, comfortable pillows, and dark shades to limit light interuption.
Less stimulants. Limit stimulants like caffeine and nicotine close to bedtime.
4. Manage Stress: Practice stress management techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing to help reduce stress and improve mental health.
5. Avoid Harmful Habits: Avoid tobacco, excessive alcohol consumption, and use of stimulants like caffeine, as these can have negative effects on your physical and mental health. Harmful habits increase your stress levels and add to sleep issues. The bottom line is that all of these things go hand in hand and build on one another. One of the best ways to end or avoid harmful habits is to replace them with positive habits. It’s a form of depravation to take away something you enjoy and not replace it with something that you can both enjoy and reap health benefits from.
LunaFit of Altamonte Springs is here to help you in improving your health so that you can live your best life! Book your free consultation today!