In a Workout Slump? 2 Easy Ways to Get Motivated
Finding it hard to stick to your workout routine? Losing motivation to exercise at home? Here are a couple of ideas to get you back in the groove:
Use a digital device to track your steps and set a daily goal.
Whether it’s an Apple watch, a FitBit, or an app on your phone, there are a lot of ways to count your steps. Set a daily steps goal, write it down, and post it somewhere visible. You just might find yourself getting up and moving more often.
Set up a “family challenge” and get everyone in your house involved!
It can be as simple as creating a chart with each family member’s name. You get a sticker for every 30 minutes of exercise you do. At the end of the month, anyone with 20 stickers gets a reward. (Think non-food rewards to reinforce the healthy habits you’re trying to establish.)
Low Impact Exercises for Achy Joints
When your joints hurt, the last thing you feel like doing is exercising. But, often, it’s one of the best things you can do. Strengthening your muscles provides stability around your joints and moderate exercise can actually help lessen your pain. In addition, maintaining a healthy weight and getting enough sleep are important in managing joint pain – two things exercise can help with.
Five of the best low impact exercises for those with joint and arthritis pain are: swimming, water aerobics, walking, cycling, and using an elliptical machine.
Remember, you’re not looking to be an Olympic-level athlete. Take it slow and focus on getting several days of moderate, low-impact exercise in each week. Your joints will thank you.
You may also find relief with a chiropractic adjustment. Give our office a call and we’d be happy to get your next appointment scheduled.
Sep 02, 2020 at 2:55 PM
John Watkins Hi people, I was surprised to see any recommendation to eat before bed. This is dangerous for anyone with a tendency to acid reflux. For those unfortunate enough to have a funky sphincter in the aesophagus, it is wise to sleep with an empty stomach. After about four hours following a meal, the contents of the aesphagus and stomach should have moved down leaving everything relatively free of acid. Therefore don't lie down or sleep for 4 or 5 hours after a meal.Nothing to creep through a faulty sphincter. (Instructions to me from an ENT specialist.) Otherwise I enjoy your newsletter.
Sep 04, 2020 at 1:37 PM
Hi john! Its so nice to hear from you! Yes you are right eating before bed can be problematic for some. I think we were trying to encourage people to make healthier snack choices and unfortunately many do snack in the evening. We very much appreciate your comment and glad to hear you enjoy the newsletters. Keep in touch!