5 Activities To Lead a More Active Lifestyle

To stay as healthy as possible it’s important to lead an active lifestyle. Becoming more active isn’t difficult. It’s just a matter of finding activities you enjoy that you can take part in on a regular basis. Call our office to find out how a physiotherapy program can help you maintain maximum mobility and stay as active as possible. A physiotherapist can do an evaluation and suggest exercises that can improve your strength, flexibility, and overall health. The following are five activities that can lead to a more healthy and active lifestyle.

A busy social life means a more active lifestyle. There are lots of ways to increase your social circle. The following are a few practical ways to get more involved socially.

If you don’t own a bicycle, now is the time to get one. If you do have a bike, you may want to upgrade it or at least get it serviced to make sure it’s in good working order. Riding a bicycle is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to stay active. Riding a bicycle will not only keep you active, but it can potentially save you money. You can save on gas and maintenance costs by riding a bike instead of always driving a car. A physiotherapist can show you the best way to ride the type of bike you own.

If you haven’t been on a bicycle for several years, you can start out riding just a few times each week. Even 15 or 20 minutes twice a week is a good start. If you live relatively close to work and there are lanes for biking nearby, you may want to consider riding to work a few days each week. The great thing about biking is that you can go as slow or as fast as you’re able. You can start by just riding around the neighborhood and build up to riding a dozen or more miles each week.

Try to replace all sugary drinks with ice cold water instead. Add a bit of lemon for flavor. There are several ways that drinking more water can make you healthier and help you lead a more active lifestyle.

Gardening is a great activity that can help promote a more active lifestyle on several levels. First, the act of planting, watering, and weeding promotes physical activity. Spending just 30 minutes a day, several days a week gardening may burn as many calories as a moderate workout would. Even a small patch of ground can be used to grow several types of plants or flowers.

Secondly, the produce that is harvested can be part of a healthy diet. It’s important to note that gardening can be done almost anywhere, even in the city. It isn’t necessary to have a couple of acres of land or even a small plot in the backyard to garden. Container gardening can be done on a patio, a balcony, or even a window sill. A physiotherapist can show you ways of lifting items and bending over to promote strength and limit the possibility of injury.

Whether you just want to increase strength, stamina, and flexibility or improve competitive athletic performance, physiotherapy can help you reach these goals. A physiotherapist will likely start by doing an evaluation and creating a personalized program to meet your individual needs. Physiotherapy can provide the following benefits:

Getting involved in an activity you enjoy is crucial to maintaining long-term health. A physiotherapist can put together personalized exercises that can help prevent injuries and increase your enjoyment in the activities you engage in. A physiotherapy program might include massage therapy, electrical stimulation, or ultrasound. Contact Rosedale Wellness Centre to find out how physiotherapy can help you stay as active and healthy as possible.

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