 | Hey Team, It’s begun, the acceptance that cold and flu season is upon us, and the act of stocking up on tissues and Sudafed becomes second nature. A sniffle here, a sniffle there, “oh no, I’m fine,” becomes the most used line amongst coworkers. Anyone else find it uncanny that illnesses still go around offices in a remote environment? There’s something they’re not telling us about the screen barrier. Each year as the leaves float to the ground and the days grow shorter, we concede to the common cold. Though, what if you skipped cold and flu season this year, and every year after? What if there was almost a sure proof way to avoid what’s seemingly become a way of life? There are typically three essential daily habits that get disrupted as October blooms and we enter a slough on nonstop celebrations through the end of the calendar year. Though, if you go against the grain and stay committed making these a priority, you might just make it out of the season without a sniffle in sight. - Sunlight Exposure: I’ll be the first to admit how difficult it becomes to catch fall and winter rays as I flicker on my desk lamp at 6:04 p.m. Though alas, the sun does rise, and you should do your best to wake up with it. Ideally 20 minutes of exposure first thing in the morning and 20 minutes at night is the daily protocol to keep circadian rhythm intact. Bonus points if you can spare more. The important thing here is to get your body synced with the sun for better sleep. Better sleep equates to better recovery, better recovery equates to better daily readiness. Here’s your regular reminder that sleep is the best defense you can give yourself.
- Avoid Sugar: I’d argue that cold and flu season can be adjusted to “sugar season.” Think about it. First, it’s Halloween and you’re dipping into the stash you swore you’d save for the trick-or-treaters. Then, it’s the month of pies, followed by the invasion of gingerbread men. You’re washing them down with a glass of wine or eggnog and your gym sneakers desperately cry from the closet. By the time January 1 rolls around, you swear off sweets and take another stab at the new and improved you. You’re now fighting for your life in an overcrowded dumbbell rack. Don’t be that guy (or gal), skip the sugar and keep your inflammation down. Maintaining low levels of inflammation tremendously helps with a decreased risk of illness.
3. Rest: Seriously, rest. I don’t know if it’s been ingrained since school days that September is some sort of starting line for a 4-month sprint—but you’ve got to learn to pace yourself. Power down the laptop, go for a walk, get to bed on time, and give your body the rest it needs. As the days slow, I often talk about allowing your body to do the same. If we ran at summer speed 365 days of the year, we’d burn a hole in the floor. If you’re reading this in real time, it’s Sunday evening. Wind down for the week ahead. You did enough today, promise.
In the pursuit of better fitness and health, it’s important to keep in mind what habits you can acquire outside of the gym to ensure you stay consistent with your sessions in it. Until next time 👋 Give your body an extra bump, shop our vitamins collection here. | | | Danielle Bitts
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