STRONG Week 2: Listen

Listen

Are you listening to your body?

Check out this weeks video to learn more about listening to your body!

Wellness Wisdom


Start small with a new habit, a new eating habit, a simple walk, a few push-ups, something you enjoy and incorporate it in each day. Slowly add a little more and expand outside of your comfort zone by adding a little more variety to your food, more distance or a few more reps. 


Evan Kleinhaus

Wellness and Sports Director, Lancaster Center City

Small Habits

Small habits REALLY add up. For most actions that we may take to improve our overall health, taking that action for a small amount of each day consistently is almost ALWAYS better than a big action once a week. Great examples:

  • Going for a short walk every day for 20 minutes or ensuring that you are moving every hour throughout the day is better long term than an 1-hour walking session only once a week
  • Stretching Daily for 5 minutes will yield longer lasting results and will reduce injury better than a 20-minute stretch twice a week 
  • Incorporating Veggies into meals every day without needing to be perfect will ensure antioxidants, vitamins and minerals are streaming in- Instead of an all or nothing diet.



Jessica Rodriguez

Wellness Director, Lampeter-Strasburg YMCA


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Seated Chair Yoga


Merrilee Peck

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