Have you been telling yourself for ages to get off that couch and get in shape? You just never seem to get around to it but instead almost give yourself a scare attack when peeling off the layers of winter clothing somewhere in November. Winter puts a high toll on your body and state of mind. It is natural to be more tired and you also need more energy (so more food!), however it seems like you have less stamina to get out there and move when it gets dark as soon as 5 ‘o clock hits.
Now you have no more excuses! Daylight savings is upon us and its time to get active and ready for summer! Be active, be inspired and remember that any sort of movement can be a workout.
Here are PhysioOne’s top 5 tips to help get you ready to hit the beach this summer!
Summer foods – make the most of all the fruits and vegetables in season and feel refreshed after a delicious fruit salad for lunch instead of the podgy high calorie baked goods that we have been munching back during the colder months. Experiment different ways of preparing all these fruits and vege with smoothies, juices and salads…let your imagination soar.
Stay Hydrated - Drink lots of water! If you are active and even if you are not, in the sun you loose a lot more fluids than you might expect. It is really important to stay hydrated, not only will it benefit your skin but if you don’t drink enough your body will actually retain water and you will bloat up like a water balloon.
Give your garden some TLC - Did you know gardening could burn up to 500 calories an hour? That is probably more than most can melt away on a treadmill! Don’t have a garden of your own? How about a friend or family member you haven’t really spent quality time with? Offer to help them out and you’ll see you will actually have fun running around with a water hose, just don’t tell them you secretly have ulterior motives by using them and their lawn as a free outdoor gym!
Get a Fake Tan - Don’t let the sun’s rays harm you! And look and feel great too!
Make your feet presentable - One good pedicure is all it takes to get your feet ready for summer. Again, once professional hands have done the basic hard work, you can get by for weeks and weeks, however cack-handed you are with the nail polish (one tip: slap it on in the evening, let it all dry, and all the splashed bits can be worked off your toes in the shower the next morning).
And don’t forget that all our highly trained physios here at PhysioOne are here for you if you need some fine tuning, help getting back to the gym or to help with any niggles and tight muscles.
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