Wellness Center director offers tips on staying fit while learning remotely
When it comes to fitness and a healthy lifestyle, Wellness Center director Angie Reay is proud of how important the Redwine Wellness Center has become for that objective at MSU Texas.
The Center closed March 19 in response to the state’s measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19. It's a change, but Reay is spreading that word that wellness is something that can be achieved regardless of location.
She suggests movement inside and outside daily, prescribing fresh air that will lead to a refreshed mind. And she has some ideas about how to avoid constant snacking in front of your electronics, too.
Q: What workouts are easy to do even without the machines you might have at a gym?
A: We have posted multiple at home workouts on our social media (@MSUTexasRec on Twitter; msutexasrec on Instagram) . Any body weight activity, push-ups, squats, lunges, and crunches can help.
Q: Is getting outside still essential?
A: I do suggest getting outside and walking, jogging, or running. Getting outside is great for fresh air, vitamin D, improved sleep, less anxiety, and improved focus.
Q: What are diet tips you’d pass along?
A: Plan your meals. Make half your plate veggies and fruits, even if you can only get frozen or canned at this time, fresh if you can. Include whole grains, lean protein (chicken, turkey, lean red meat), health snacks (nuts, fruit, hummus, veggies), and good fats.
Really try not to graze or snack throughout the day. Plan your meals out and have a designated spot in your house or apartment to eat. Try not to mindlessly eat in front of technology.
Q: How to stay active while social distancing?
There are multiple ways to work out, but you can always FaceTime or use a video platform to work out with your friends. Being outside is great, but limit who you go with and practice social distancing around others. Stay clear of large groups.
Q: How often should a person get up and stretch?
A: It is recommended that you get up and move at least every 30 minutes. Stretch, meditate, get away from technology, take a walk.
