JEFFERSON CITY - As we prepare to enter 2024, for many the new year means a time of change or to kick that bad habit you’ve been meaning to for the past few months. KRCG met with local fitness centers for advice and tips for residents to get their health in line for the new year.
Karli Fecteau, certified personal trainer for the Jefferson City YMCA, says living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t just mean just getting your work out done, she adds getting enough sleep and drinking enough water is just as important.
“Well we should always care about health, and I like to think of not just jumping into a diet plan or fitness plan, but a lifestyle change, because the earlier we start, the sooner we get to help with reducing risk for serious diseases down the road, like heart issues, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, so the sooner you start, the better of you’ll be.”
She says one of the biggest mistakes people make when setting their New Year resolution is setting unrealistic goals. She recommends something that is more sustainable that won’t burn you out as quick
“Try and set reasonable goals for yourself. Don’t walk in thinking I want to lose 30 pounds in two weeks, because unfortunately that is going to be a little unrealistic. Maybe just try and pick 30 minutes, x amount of days a week and go from there.”
Quinton Sallin, wellness director for the Jefferson City YMCA, says adding a new physical activity to your routine can have bonus benefits.
“When we think about starting healthy for the new year we think about physical health, but mental health is also extremely important in the sense of community that the YMCA can provide to individuals is something we truly value and want to emphasize to those in our community.”
Fecteau say if you struggle with accountability, consider getting a workout partner and trying something with a competitive aspect like cycling, lifting weights, or pickleball.
But transitioning to a healthier lifestyle doesn’t have to be intense. Erin Bidlack, owner of Studio 573 Fitness in Jefferson City says yoga is a good way to get physical exercise and build mental discipline.
“Yoga is a great example of it being your practice. So, whether you are beginner, or you are advanced, you’re focusing on your practice alone. You’re not worried about what somebody else is doing next to you. You are not comparing yourself, so if you are new to yoga, just always remember that we all start somewhere.”
Bidlack adds that yoga is also a great exercise for mental health as well, rather you are doing high intensity yoga or meditated yoga.
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