Members
Feelings of uncertainty, stress and anxiety are affecting so many of us as we work together to “flatten the curve.” In the interest of your wellbeing, we’ve compiled a list of tips to help you manage whatever emotions you may be feeling during this difficult time.
- Sleep is one of the most important components to a healthy mindset and lowering stress levels.
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- We may be in isolation but try and sit by your window to get some sunlight. The Vitamin-D increases serotonin levels (decreasing anxiety) and helps regulate your circadian rhythm (sleep cycle).
- Decrease exposure to blue light (TV’s/Phones) 2 hours before bed to aid deep sleep (REM).
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- Exercise directly combats stress/anxiety and viruses by increasing natural dopamine and endorphins.
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- MOVATI is actively posting at home workouts and LIVE streaming from Facebook and Instagram to help you get some activity in your day with no equipment.
- 3 x 45-minute per week is great!
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- Create a routine while in isolation. It is easy to fall into bad habits and lose a consistent productive routine.
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- Make your bed, get ready for the day, create a to do list and workout.
- Set a bedtime. Staying up late leads to sleeping in late and can ruin your circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle).
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- Stretching/meditation helps regulate our parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, which in turn reduces stress and anxiety.
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- MOVATI will have at home meditation and stretching routines posted on our social channels.
- Start the day with this practice to kick off productivity or end it to decrease cortisol (stress) levels.
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- Communication. Although we are isolated, we are fortunate to have the technology to stay in contact with loved ones.
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- Take advantage and set yourself a standard of video calling one loved one a day to support each other. Socializing increases dopamine and endorphins, which will decrease stress and anxiety.
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Thank you, MOVATI Athletic members – we cannot wait to open the doors back up and see you all again soon.