Month: January 2019

How To Stay Motivated This Winter

Whether you exercise outside or at the gym, the struggle to stay motivated during the winter is very real among active people across the country. Many may still be working off their holiday consumption, spending days on the couch covered by a blanket and binge-watching a new favorite show. Even though it’s cold outside, it’s essential to stay active. Try some of these motivational techniques to stay in the game!

Waking Up

Finding the motivation just to get out of bed can be tough, especially when you know it’s warm under your blanket but cold outside. Instead of stumbling to the kitchen for coffee, go directly to the bathroom for a shower. This will likely jolt you into awareness quicker than caffeine.

Weather Appropriate Activewear

If you’re devoted to your workout, there really is no such thing as bad weather. Simply make sure that you’re dressed for the occasion. Many retailers carry attractive winter activewear. If you’re going to the gym and not exercising outside, treat yourself to new workout clothes anyway. A chance to wear your new clothes is just one more reason to go to the gym.

Get a Workout Partner

A workout partner can be the most effective motivator for many people. If you cancel your workout for the sake of warm comfort, you may feel disappointed in yourself a few hours later, but that’s basically where the guilt ends. A workout partner usually presents a secondary level of disappointment. Receiving direct motivation by a second party can help you focus and step away from the couch.

Home Exercise

Ok, so you’re snowed in during a winter weather advisory. The streets aren’t plowed, your car is covered in snow and ice and you literally can’t leave. You’ve got more than enough reason to skip the gym, but that doesn’t mean you have to completely skip your workout. Exercise at home! Beyond possibly having your own modest weight set, exercise bike or treadmill, many home exercise routines are available on YouTube. Give one a try today!

Share Your Tips

Of course, these are only a few of the methods for approaching winter exercises. And at Live Well, we can also help with nutritional support. Do you have a special method that we didn’t mention? We’d love to hear it! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your tips!

To schedule an appointment at Live Well Chiropractic Center, email us at info@livewellcc.com or call at 513-285-7682.

5 Benefits Of Stretching!

Some people believe stretching should be done only when you’re working out, but you don’t have to be an athlete to work a stretching routine into your plans every day. There are actually many healthy benefits from stretching, such as increased flexibility, stress relief, posture relief and more. So before you dismiss it, take a moment to explore five of our favorite benefits of stretching. If you have an existing injury, practice only exercises instructed by your medical doctor, or by Dr. Kim at Live Well.

Stretching Increases Flexibility

The most popular and well-known benefit of stretching is to increase flexibility. Stretching can also increase your range of motion and lead to fewer injuries during activities.

Stretching Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol

Stretching before starting your day or before physical activity can help lower cholesterol. Of course, you should pair your stretching with a healthy diet and exercise for the best effects.

Stretching for Stress Relief

There are many reasons that you can become stressed, but one thing is for sure: when you’re stressed, your muscles will most likely tense. Try to focus on stretching your neck, shoulders and upper back.

Stretching to Improve Posture

Stretching your neck and upper back can reduce muscle strain and help maintain good posture. Maintaining good posture helps to keep bones and joints aligned, decrease stress on ligaments and helps to keep your spine in place.

Stretching to Avoid a Mid-Day Slump

It’s common for people to feel groggy and stiff midway through their workdays. Before rushing to the break room for another pot of coffee, consider a simple mid-day stretch. Simply stand and stretch your limbs, fingers, waist, and neck. Take a brief walk around the office if possible. Also, make sure to drink a substantial amount of water throughout the day to avoid being tired from light dehydration.

These are just a few benefits of stretching, but of course, there are many more. Did we miss your favorite benefit? We’d love to hear it! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and share your tips!

To schedule an appointment at Live Well Chiropractic Center, email us at info@livewellcc.com or call at 513-285-7682.