Are you curious what others mean when they discuss “holistic wellness”?
If you answered ‘yes’, we are delighted you are here! Holistic wellness is beyond our daily exercise or workout routine – it encompasses our physical, mental, emotional, and energetic health; therefore, it is essential we make conscious choices to support all parts of ourselves, daily.
We have put together a shortlist of wellness essentials and tips for you to integrate into your daily fitness routine as an entry point to embody holistic wellness.
Journaling
Journaling is an incredible tool we can utilize pre or post-workout, which allows us to practice mindfulness. According to Dr. Arun Dhir, Surgeon + Health & Wellness Advocate, journaling presents an opportunity for emotional catharsis and helps the brain regulate emotions. As humans, we experience the full range of emotions, which can be both empowering and overwhelming at the same time. Writing to organize your thoughts, clear limiting beliefs, and document intentions amplifies our connection to self and creates space for us to become fully present and grounded in our fitness practice. Don’t have a journal? We got you! Check out our KINRGY Journal here. Write to release, reflect, restore, and renew.
Nutrition
To revitalize and restore our body and energy pre and post-workout, nutrition (food and water) is key. Let’s start with hydration, which expands beyond just drinking a glass of water. Electrolytes play a vital role in hydration because they help the body retain fluid and are essential for nerve and muscle function. There is a scientifically proven way to deliver your body the fluid it needs to rapidly rehydrate, using the correct balance of sodium, glucose, and water.
We recommend Hydralyte Electrolyte Powder as an easy, quick, and delicious way to rapidly rehydrate the body pre or post-workout. We love Hydralyte because it’s fast-dissolving, offers clean ingredients, and only contains the minimal amount of sugar needed to help your body absorb water quickly.
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Additionally, we asked Holistic Health Practitioner and KINRGY Guide Jaclyn one tip she would share with our community surrounding nutrition and exercise, and she suggested incorporating foods high in antioxidants into our diet pre and post-exercise, such as berries and nuts. She states, “The antioxidants decrease inflammation in the body and promote cell turnover, increasing metabolism and recovery!”
This brings us to our final discussion point…
Recovery Practices
Dedicating time for post-workout recovery and rest is imperative, as it allows our body and nervous system to physically and chemically restore back to equilibrium. Examples of this could be using a device, such as a Theragun or a foam roller, or even simply guiding the body through a resourceful stretch sequence. Stretching helps the muscles stay strong and flexible, maintaining a range of motion in our joints. We offer a series of KINRGY CONNECT classes that offer options for a safe and structured recovery practice that we invite you to try below:
If you have any other wellness tips or essentials you would like to share with our community, please tag us on socials @KINRGY!
