Get Moving In May for National Physical Fitness Month

Did you know the month of May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? That means that it is time to get moving!

While it’s important to get in some physical activity each week, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month highlights the importance of staying active. This can be through sports or other physical activities that will keep you moving and feeling good.

There are many benefits of physical fitness including improved mood, stress relief, and blood pressure control just to name a few. Whether you consider yourself an active person or not, incorporating some physical activity into your daily routine is a great way to improve your overall health and well-being.

Benefits of Physical Activity

There are many benefits to increasing your physical activity including:

Reduce Risk of Disease: Getting at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week can help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases such as stroke. Daily movement can also help lower your blood pressure and improve your cholesterol levels.

Improve Mood: Physical activity helps stimulate your brain chemicals which aid in putting you in a feel-good mood. Exercising each day can help improve your overall mood and leave you feeling more relaxed and less anxious.

Strengthen Bones & Muscles: As you get older, your bones and muscles need protection. Moving more can help strengthen your bones and help maintain your muscle mass.

Promote Good Sleep: Exercise can help improve your sleep! Be sure to exercise a few hours before bedtime to leave time for your evening routine and winding down.

Fun Ways to Incorporate Physical Activity

Trying to fit physical activity into a busy schedule can be a tight squeeze. However, a little bit of movement each day is what counts. Check out some fun and creative ways you can stay active all summer long:

Have a Dance Party: Staying in for the night? Have a dance party! This is perfect for the entire family to get together and get moving. There are many dance routines you can find online to follow along.

Go for a Bike Ride: Summer is here and going for a bike ride is an excellent way to stay active in the summer sun. Just be sure to have plenty of water for your journey.

Outdoor Yoga: Looking for some exercise and sun? Try outdoor yoga! Yoga is a great way to stay active and practicing outdoors is a perfect summer activity. Yoga can help improve your strength and flexibility, improve your heart health, and boost your mood.

Stretch at the Beach: If you are heading to the beach, be sure to incorporate some sort of physical activity while you’re there! Exercising on the beach is a great way to get moving while already on the go.

Physical activity can be as fun as you make it. The summer is the perfect time to get moving and incorporate new ways to stay active each day.

Your Turn to Take Action: What’s your favorite summer activity? Let me know in the comments below!