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HEALTH & FITNESS

Amber Barton (left) &
Lauren Gerrish (right)

AMBER’S TOP TIPS FOR WELLNESS LAUREN’S TOP TIPS FOR WELLNES

• Keep moving! Being sedentary decreases energy levels • Try to find time to incorporate some form of physical
and motivation and increases depression and bad habits. activity as often as you can. This could be as simple as
Staying active keeps the body moving, keeps it healthy going for a walk. Even a round of golf counts!
and strong, and increases positive attitudes, habits and • Eat a balanced diet. The immune system is fueled by the
motivation.
nutrients found in foods such as oranges, broccoli, kiwi, and
• Eat well to feel well! Not eating well or giving the body spinach, just to name a few.
the fuel that it needs will leave most people feeling lethar- • Strive for a positive mindset. Mental health is just as
gic, depressed, and unmotivated. Feeding your body the important as your physical health! During difficult times,
proper nutrients boosts energy levels and provides the fuel stress can be heightened, but a positive outlook is key.
necessary for positive body and mind functions.
Positive thoughts reduce stress that can make you more sus-
• Stretch! Stretching helps to release toxins, tightness ceptible to illness. Activities such as (Guided) Meditation,
and stress. Stretching daily will increase positive range of Yoga, and proper sleep are essential to mental well-being.
motion and leave you feeling relaxed and lengthened.
• Avoid social isolation by embracing technology to stay
• Fitness should be fun! The more fun you're having, the connected to family and friends. Our natural immunity
less it will feel like work. The more you do something you slows as we age, therefore it is important to keep lines of
enjoy, the more likely you are to stay with it. The longer you communication open.
stay with it, the more accomplished you will feel and the
more motivated you will become. Dance, hike, bike, go to - Lauren Gerrish, Red Rock CC ISSA
the park, go to the gym, swim—just whatever you're doing, certified fitness trainer, Lauren@masterdanceworx.com
have fun!

-Amber Barton, Red Rock CC For additional Red Rock CC sports club and fitness info:
certified personal trainer with UNLV degree in kinesiol- redrockcountryclub.com/sports-club-143.html
ogy and exercise science, coachamberpat@gmail.com.

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