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A gold Star for your effort - Hello Fall 2020

 So  did you manage to get any fitter during Covid summer 2020?  Or were you like me- busy buying fitness equipment,watching a lot of movies  and soaking up enough sun to make it through winter?

Oh and one more thing - since you brought fitness equipment are you eating smarter and getting more rest?


Well, I have been working out - as a trainer I have to do something! Experimenting this summer with different workouts since there is no longer access to metal machines  and  pools. Body weight is a trend. Core never went out of style. Kicking and punching a double bag. Rollerblading!! Walking of course. Doing 16 minutes of step ups - not step class! Calisthenics - ie. push ups/ sit ups and hoping you can progress to the parallel bars at the Park. Class in the Park- Outdoors. TRX. Zoom meetings. Skyping.  Duo app phone calls. Remote working. Making instructional videos. etc.

 Some of you finally  actually having time to  workout from home got a new perspective. I also heard about better self care , slowing down. having quiet, better pacing since work slowed down. More Hydration. Almost consistent hand washing. Looking out for neighbors. Wearing masks around the grandparents .

 Since school has started for most let us hope that  from voting age and up , there is an appreciation of HISTORY as they live through something even  our grandparents cannot remember. 

And lets try to stay healthy because an exceptionally cold winter,


 Covid or not, makes it harder and more expensive for everyone. Here is your Fall  to End of 2020 checklist.

  • A stocked freezer
  • More Fish https://www.seafood4unow.com/
  • Less red meat (too many companies with sick staff)
  • More fruit
  • More Hydration 
  • Stretching 
  • Changing positions at the computer from sit to stand several times daily
  • Avoid touching surfaces in public then absentmindedly touch face /rub eyes
  • Drinking less hard alcohol and if drinking any alcohol include fruit with it  especially citrus fruits. Fruit- NOT as a garnish but as an accompaniment 

  • Eat colorful foods like Bell Peppers, Broccoli & Tomatoes
  • Cinnamon , Ginger & Turmeric in your pick me up smoothie drinks  (just gently heat first these spices work better in the body when allowed to cool in hot water almost as if they were teas
  • Garnish foods with Scallions and onions and Garlic 
  • Stress definitely contributes to lowered immunity So play a game with your computer your pet(s) or your kid(s)
  • Raise your endorphins with some fun activity at your space.
  • Angle for a four day work week.

Finally 

 It is going to be an interesting time between now and the end of the year. Most people will be ready to say goodbye to 2020.Winter starts December 20th 2020- by using this checklist you will be ready for  2021.

 


 


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