CORONAVIRUS AND EXERCISE
Individuals at most risk for the severe effects of coronavirus have other medical complications or a compromised immune system.
Here are some simple recommendations to keep your immune system strong.
1.Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep deprivation causes an increase in cortisol levels independent of exercise.
2.Maintain hydration levels before during and after your workout. Dehydration increases the cortisol response
3.Pay attention to refueling especially during a longer workout. Consuming a carbohydrate/protein sports drink during your workout will minimize cortisol elevation and muscle protein breakdown.
4.Don't skip your recovery nutrition. Consuming a carbohydrate/protein recovery drink within 45 minutes post workout can pay dramatic dividends by reducing cortisol levels and minimize inflammation both factors which negatively impact your body's defense mechanisms.
5.Reduce the number of high volume, high intensity workouts per week.
6.Take a rest day after a particularly hard workout. This is a good practice even if there was not threat of coronavirus.
Last but not least, don’t stop exercising. In this time of heightened anxiety nothing relieves mental and physical stress better than exercise plus the added benefit of keeping your immune system strong!
Let's Build a Better YOU!
Individuals at most risk for the severe effects of coronavirus have other medical complications or a compromised immune system.
Here are some simple recommendations to keep your immune system strong.
1.Get a good night’s sleep. Sleep deprivation causes an increase in cortisol levels independent of exercise.
2.Maintain hydration levels before during and after your workout. Dehydration increases the cortisol response
3.Pay attention to refueling especially during a longer workout. Consuming a carbohydrate/protein sports drink during your workout will minimize cortisol elevation and muscle protein breakdown.
4.Don't skip your recovery nutrition. Consuming a carbohydrate/protein recovery drink within 45 minutes post workout can pay dramatic dividends by reducing cortisol levels and minimize inflammation both factors which negatively impact your body's defense mechanisms.
5.Reduce the number of high volume, high intensity workouts per week.
6.Take a rest day after a particularly hard workout. This is a good practice even if there was not threat of coronavirus.
Last but not least, don’t stop exercising. In this time of heightened anxiety nothing relieves mental and physical stress better than exercise plus the added benefit of keeping your immune system strong!
Let's Build a Better YOU!
Living is Doing!
You were born to move! No matter your age, whatever physical limitations you may have (or think you have), that body of yours is designed to be more dynamic, moving, and doing! It's true; "Use it, or lose it."
Whether you’re training for an event, or trying to lose some pounds, or wanting to increase your strength and flexibility, or maybe recovering from an injury, we’re here to help guide you on the best path to success. We’ll show you how movement is medicine while making sure you keep on the most efficient and effective path to your goals.
Do more in each day. Every body is different and obstacles were made to be overcome. You were born to move!
You were born to move! No matter your age, whatever physical limitations you may have (or think you have), that body of yours is designed to be more dynamic, moving, and doing! It's true; "Use it, or lose it."
Whether you’re training for an event, or trying to lose some pounds, or wanting to increase your strength and flexibility, or maybe recovering from an injury, we’re here to help guide you on the best path to success. We’ll show you how movement is medicine while making sure you keep on the most efficient and effective path to your goals.
Do more in each day. Every body is different and obstacles were made to be overcome. You were born to move!
Coaching
Let's remove the obstacles and start making progress. We offer several in-home personal coaching practice options and outdoor small group exercise programs to assist you with living more. Check out our new Remote Coaching options!
Let's remove the obstacles and start making progress. We offer several in-home personal coaching practice options and outdoor small group exercise programs to assist you with living more. Check out our new Remote Coaching options!
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302.521.1794
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