Five Tips To Spring Forward With Your Exercise Routine

The clocks have been changed and the weather reports are showing sunnier days ahead. Perhaps the winter months had you feeling lethargic, but the beginning of spring is a fresh opportunity not only for spring cleaning but to jump-start an exercise routine. 

 Here are five tips to spring forward with your exercise routine:  

 1.      Schedule a visit with your doctor. Check in with your doctor for your yearly exam and get a clean bill of health before you start to gear up your activities. 

2.      Start slow and steady. Develop a plan, be realistic and identify the workouts and activities that work best for your lifestyle and fitness level.  

3.      Start with the basics. Make sure that you warm up and stretch before each exercise. Do not move right away into high-intensity exercise, which could cause muscle cramping, fatigue, and injuries. 

4.      Drink plenty of water. Proper hydration goes a long way in boosting energy, refueling our bodies for the next workout and aiding digestion. 

5.      Enlist a support system. Finding a workout buddy can keep you both motivated and accountable. 

 To speak with a St. Vincent provider to learn more about ways to ease into your spring exercise routine, call 812-485-4000 or visit www.stvincent.org.