Looking to get into the best shape of your life? You are not alone. And the health and fitness industry is seeing something of a boom right now as more and more people focus on health and wellness and overheal their lifestyle habits.
In fact, the Canadian wellness market is currently valued at over $143 billion USD, and Canada ranks among the top 10 countries for health and wellness sales worldwide.
But where do you start when it comes to boosting your health and wellness? It’s simpler than you might think. Despite the overwhelming amount of information out there, getting started is just a matter of taking the first step. Social media may complicate things, but remember, it’s your journey, and you can navigate it at your own pace.
This post will explore some ways you can boost your health and wellness and improve your quality of life so you can enjoy it and not become too bogged down in information.
Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Honestly, if you are able to get a decent night’s sleep, you’re already part of the way there. Why is a good night’s sleep important for good health? Your body needs to rest and rejuvenate during your shut-eye periods, giving you the energy and mental clarity for the next day as well as repairing damage caused by the previous day’s activities. There is a lot going on internally when you sleep, and a lack of sleep can be the cause of some major health concerns, including weight gain, irritability, depression, heart disease and diabetes, to name a few.
Plus, if you are working out, neglecting sleep and rest means you’ll be more susceptible to injury, as your body won’t be able to repair from your previous session, leaving you at a disadvantage.
Take the time to implement a sleep routine that works for you and make it a non-negotiable in your life so that you get the required amount of good quality sleep for boosted health and wellness.
Hydrate
Your body needs water to function. Contrary to popular belief, water in any form is beneficial. While drinking plain water is often the best course to take, adding anything to the water to make it more palatable doesn’t negate the fact it’s still water. And water is present in many drinks, so as long as you are drinking something, it’s going to be a plus. Ideally, you want to aim for around 8 to 10 cups of water per day. More if you’re exercising or it’s hot.
Why is staying hydrated important? Dehydration can be damaging to your body and mind, and a lack of fluids can be fatal over prolonged periods. But drinking enough water per day can help you boost your energy, help with weight loss, aid digestion, regulate temperature, hydrate your skin, and detoxify your body. On top of this, water delivers nutrients to cells, protects joints and organs, and gets rid of waste from the body. If you’re aiming for boosted health and overall wellness, then focusing on staying hydrated is a good place to start.
Boost Nutrients
Ideally, you want to eat a varied diet that delivers everything you need from different sources. All of your essential vitamins and minerals, as well as the main food groups needed for healthy functioning bodies, are required for a healthy body.
However, not all diets do or can deliver this, so it’s important to understand what you might be lacking in your diet and add it in via supplements. Whether you need extra vitamin D or C or calcium, magnesium, or iron, talk to your doctor about your health and uncover what supplements are worth adding or what foods you can include in your diet to boost your levels.
Movement
Any type of movement is good for your body. Bodies were designed to move, and not being able to move them as they should can result in a loss of stamina, strength, and flexibility.
Not everyone can work from the same page when it comes to moving. It is important that you find something that works for you personally. It might be that adding swimming to your week is massively beneficial, or you find walking preferable, so you boost your daily step count by 3,000 a day.
If you want to lose weight and build strength and stamina, you need to regularly add strength training, cardio, and exercise to your life. Again, like above, you can take supplements to help you with your fitness goals, such as protein, creatine, and sarms, which help improve endurance and performance to reach your fitness goals.
However, in the first instance, focusing on increasing exercise and movement incrementally is beneficial and can give you a basis to work up from where you want to be.