Raise The Bar

What is Physical Health?

Physical health is the state of your bodily functions and systems, encompassing everything from cardiovascular fitness to sleep quality and nutritional balance.

It is a crucial part of your health because it provides the energy and structural integrity needed to perform daily tasks, resist disease, and recover from injury.

In fact, chronic physical conditions affect a significant portion of the global population, but with proactive self-care (i.e., consistent movement and restorative rest), you can optimize your physical well-being.

Ways to Be Proactive Towards Your Physical Health:

  1. Incorporate exercise daily (i.e., walk instead of the bus).
  2. Optimize nightly sleep quality.
  3. Eat whole, nutrient-dense foods.
  4. Hydrate with water daily.
  5. Prioritize consistent strength training.

Simple Ways to Prioritize Your Body:

  1. Take 5 minutes out of your day to perform a brief full-body mobility flow.

2. Engage in active recovery with low-impact walking – YouTube is a great resource for “walking at home” or postural correction videos.

3. Reframe your perspective on physical activity; look at movement as a way to celebrate what your body can do rather than a chore.

What Are Some Physical Hobbies?

Hobbies look different depending on your interests! Mentioned below are just a few favorite hobbies that promote functional strength, cardiovascular health, and mobility.

  1. Swimming
  2. Rock Climbing
  3. Hiking
  4. Pickleball
  5. Cycling
  6. Strength Training