The Times Herald (Norristown, PA)
Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex,
3103 Papermill Road, Spring Township, Berks County, offers an Active Aging program. In addition, they offer a variety of free lifestyle programs for members: blood pressure screening, #wellnesswednesday pop-ups for stretching, foam rolling, body composition, nutrition education and more. For more information on group fitness classes and Body Zone’s aqua fitness program for all ages, visit www.bodyzonesport. com or call 610-376-2100.
The back-to-back holiday stretch is coming up, and you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed and exhausted just thinking about all that lies ahead between visits with relatives, shopping, cooking, wrapping and more.
The good news is that there are ways you can take on the season so that you feel in top form to get the most out of it. If you plan ahead now as to how to best navigate your personal wellness regimen, you will reap benefits that can help you feel and look your best.
Stay on track with your exercise routine
Jason Kelly, Director of Wellness at Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex in Spring Township, Berks County, discussed key areas to place your focus. He started off by saying one of the most important tips during this busy and demanding season is to not put your workout routine on hold due to all of the distractions.
“I always recommend to keep going,” Kelly said. “You want to stay active and keep moving.”
Whether you are used to taking an active aging class, working out with a trainer or taking a walk in the neighborhood, Kelly, who holds a master’s degree in applied exercise science, said you don’t want the holidays to knock you off track.
“It’s always harder to start going again than to keep going,” he said. “This time of year is difficult for most — many tend to cheat, miss workouts and get a little sidetracked.”
The benefits of sticking with your routine will enable you to keep up with your grandkids when you take them to a holiday light display or spend the day out shopping for gifts. It also might help to keep you from getting sick so you don’t have to cancel any highly anticipated plans.
“Exercise is going to give you more energy and boost your immune system,” Kelly said. “You don’t want to get sick and you don’t want to not have energy over the holidays.”
According to Kelly, keeping up your regular exercise routine is also good for mental wellness as well as your joints, in addition to
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