April 27, 2021

Self-care does not have to be complicated, but it should include actions that promote your physical, mental and emotional health. “Self-Care | Made Simple” offers practical tips - easy, actionable steps you can take to enhance your personal well-being that follow three key pillars:  Eat Well. Stress Less. Move More. This month’s focus is to “Move More” with this tip: Take Time for Strength Training.

This month’s pillar is to Move More.  The Department of Health and Human Services recommends incorporating strength-training exercises for all major muscle groups into a fitness routine at least two times a week. Whether or not you have access to a gym or equipment, you can do strength training. Many strength-training workouts use only one’s own body weight.  The Mayo Clinic cites the following among the many benefits of  regular strength-training:

• Help in managing weight by increasing metabolism
• Strengthened bone density, reducing risk of osteoporosis
• Assistance in managing chronic conditions such as arthritis, back pain, heart disease, depression and diabetes
• Enhanced quality of your life, improving your ability to do everyday activities and reduced risk of falling
• Sharpened thinking and learning skills

If you need help with developing a strength-training program, contact Lifestyles at 513-346-5140 or LifeStyles@TriHealth.com.  Visit the Self-Care |Made Simple page on Bridge for additional monthly tips to help you form habits that will integrate self-care into your daily routine.