Simple ways
to jump-start
Your fitness
F
itness is central to your well-being and ability to
enjoy life to the fullest, however it’s easy to get
stuck in a rut. How do you find new interest and
motivation so you’re ready to maximize the warm
weather months?
Try something new
Gaz says getting outside your comfort zone can be
beneficial to your health. “Trying something new helps
keep your fitness plan fresh. Plan a visit to the local
farmers market to pick up produce. Sign up for a 5k
run, or look at your local community education or rec
Dan Gaz, physical activity and assessment program center class catalog and sign up for activities. The social
manager at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, dynamics of these types of events benefit mental as well
says there are many things people can do to get a jump- as physical health.”
start on their health and wellness.
Get outside
“Fitness doesn’t have to be complicated or boring,” says “Getting outdoors is rejuvenating,” Gaz says. “Taking a
Gaz. “There are many creative ways to implement fitness walk in nature is a nice change of pace that is good for
activities into your life that are both fun and invigorating.” the body and mind.” You can go for a walk, run or take
a stroll around a local park. “Just being outdoors shakes
Gaz suggests five simple ways to get a jump-start on things up and you may find higher levels of energy as
summer fitness and energize your workout routine:
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