REST

WEEK 4:

Your STRONG Challenge continues with finding ways to REST! Chillaxing, naps, a good night’s sleep…REST. It’s something we all need desperately to thrive but ignore its mystical powers. Why does REST always seem to get put on the backburner of our 1000 MPH-paced lives. We all fall victim to not falling asleep at a regular time, ignoring quiet time and/or meditation. This week, we reclaim our health with the power naps, sleeping in, quieting our minds…this week, we REST!

STRONG ACTIVITIES

Below are some ideas to get you off the couch and onto a new healthier life. This is how we’ll fight, how we’ll get STRONG.

Coook County Family YMCA

  • Rest your mind by attending a yoga class at the Y. Yoga is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11am-12pm.
  • Rest your body in the hot tub! You’ve been working hard and your body deserves some pampering. Hot tub reservations can be made online or by calling the Y.
  • Set yourself up for a restful night of sleep: turn off the electronics an hour before bedtime, don’t go to bed hungry or stuffed, and stick to a sleep schedule by going to bed around the same time each night.
  • Make sure to set aside enough time to get 6-8 hours of sleep!

Downtown Duluth YMCA

  • Parents night out on the 20th, take some time for yourself and drop the little one off from 5pm – 9pm!
  • Gentle Yoga is happening on Monday’s from 9am- 10am with Eric Nurmi.
  • Kick back and grab a good book to unwind and catch up on some well needed reading.
  • Go down to the board walk and enjoy this odd November weather while we have it!
  • Use the “Calm” app. to meditate and relax the mind from all the stress clouding your mind.

Itasca County Family YMCA

  • Sally Up Challenge
  • Chair Yoga
  • Nutrition Video
  • Benefits of Rest

Superior Douglas County YMCA

  • Take a nap!
  • Meditate: Unplug for 10 minutes minimum. Do everything you can to lay still, rest your mind and monitor your breathing.
  • Top #5 benefits of meditation:

    #1. Gaining a new perspective on a stressful situation
    #2. Building skills to manage your stress
    #3. Increasing Self Awareness
    #4. Focusing on the Present
    #5. Reducing negative emotions

  • Try Yoga! Yoga flow 10:00am Friday (Superior YMCA Members, reservation required)

  • Write in a journal

  • Try a calming craft. Knit, crochet, or color.

YMCA at the Essentia Wellness Center

  • Recovery is just as important as exercise! Learn how to use a foam roller and do an effective cooldown from one of our Personal Trainers!
  • Take a yoga class and really enjoy the peace of mind it can bring and use those techniques for better rest at night.
  • Try going to bed early so you can get plenty of rest and be ready for a great workout the next day!

Having a prominent place in the home to post your goals to see every day and track your progress will be key in these first days.  Having an accountability buddy (an AccountabiliBuddy) or partner in the challenge will provide the motivation you need within your existing network.  Join our Strong Community on Facebook and download the Strong Tracking Sheet today!

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