Pandemic nightmare can be the catalyst for a fitness drive
LIVING through a pandemic has shown us all that our health is precious and something none of us should ever take for granted.
This unprecedented year of Covid-19 has reinforced that it’s never been more important to be fit and healthy to strengthen our immunity, protect ourselves from coronavirus and to stay well.
Being fit, eating well, maintaining a healthy weight and taking regular exercise are recommended by health professionals as key to minimising our risk of contracting the virus.
January is traditionally the month of resolutions, of committing to personal improvements, a time to make changes for the better, to set us off on a new path to healthier living.
The challenges of 2020 and the threat to everyone’s health and wellbeing from Covid-19 may well be the catalyst we all need to make 2021 a healthier year.
Even without a pandemic, improving health and fitness, being active and taking exercise are proved to reduce a range of health issues, from diabetes to mental health issues. The threat we’ve all faced in 2020 has made us more aware of how important it is to look after ourselves.
It isn’t always that easy to stick to exercise and healthy eating plans, especially with many of us having to work from home and trying to fit in some exercise where and how we can.
Lockdown has resulted in additional pounds piling on as a result of comfort eating and, for many, isolation has had an impact on our overall mental health.
We can’t be certain when this pandemic will be behind us and how 2021 will start, but if you’ve made the decision to improve your health and wellbeing in 2021, you’ve taken that first step towards the new and improved you.
Whether it’s swimming, running, gym sessions or group exercise classes, the team at Leisure at Cheltenham is there to offer support on your 2021 fitness campaign with a range of memberships, available from 2 January, to make sure you get you off to a positive new year.