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Health & Wellness : Physical
Physical Wellness
Physical wellness promotes proper care of your body for optimal health and functioning. This module includes activities and resources to help you develop your physical wellness.
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What is Physical Wellness?
There are many elements of physical wellness that must be cared for together. Overall physical wellness encourages the balance of physical activity, nutrition, and mental well-being to keep your body in top condition and nurtures personal responsibility for your own health.
Activities
There are many activities that you can do to maintain or increase your physical wellness. Here are a few suggestions:
- Try out a fitness class. Bring a friend to an in-person class, or try out an online or recorded class - open in a new tab at home.
- Practice behaviours that support your immune system and prevent illness. Wash your hands often, keep up to date on your immunizations, wear a mask if you're feeling unwell.
- Practice intuitive eating. Listen to your body and eat what feels right for you. Check out the free online College Cookbook - open in a new window for healthy recipe ideas and shopping tips.
- Drink more water.Aim for six glasses of water a day, and drink fewer sugary drinks.
- Ditch the energy drinks.Cut down or eliminate energy drinks for the week and see how you feel.
- Be mindful of alcohol intake. Be aware of the guidelines around safer levels of alcohol consumption - open in a new tab and moderate how much you have to drink.
- Take care of your sexual and reproductive health. Use barrier methods during sexual activity, and get regular exams.
- Get eight straight hours of sleep a night. The Sleep Foundation has some Healthy Sleep Tips - open in a new tab to help you get a better night’s sleep. You can also find useful strategies in the Sleep module.
- Practice joyful movement. Focus on moving in a fun, enjoyable way that feels right for your unique body.
Yoga at Your Desk
Want to add some exercise to your busy day? Take a few minutes to try these movements that you can do while sitting at your desk.
Resources
- The 50 Best Free Workout Resources You Can Find Online - open in a new tabA collection of fitness videos from various exercise professionals. The list was compiled by a contributor to the Huffington Post.
- Healthy Sleep Tips-opens in a new tabTips from the Sleep Foundation to help you get a better night’s sleep.