Juggling your career or your family responsibilities can be demanding. Whether you're cooking, cleaning or chauffeuring your kids from place to place, you may find yourself neglecting your workout routine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults need at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week. Read on to learn how you can get moving at home.
If you can't seem to find the time to go to the gym, try exercising at home. You don't have to worry about what you're wearing, a long commute or finding a babysitter. Crank up your favorite music, and exercise on your own time.
Working out at home is manageable and convenient. Simply walking up and down your stairs or jogging in place while watching television or listening to music can serve as your cardio workout. Also, try to make dancing around your home a regular occurrence, and use food cans for arm curls. If you feel like you aren't getting enough out of your workout, consider buying an exercise DVD such as Pilates or kickboxing. Devote at least one night a week to completing the DVD workout, and ask your family to join you
Host a healthy party
Whether you're planning a menu for your child's birthday or another special event, make snacks that are healthy and tasty. Here are some healthy snacks that are sure to be a hit at any party you host.
• Fresh berries -- In place of sugary cakes, cookies and brownies, substitute fresh berries and vanilla ice cream for a low-fat, healthy treat.
• Hummus -- Instead of offering your guests a bag of greasy potato chips and ranch dip, serve whole-wheat pita bread with homemade hummus. Packed with protein, fiber, iron, vitamin C and other nutritious ingredients, hummus is healthy and easy to make.
• Sugar snap peas -- If you're looking for a simple snack with crunch, try serving these sweet vegetables that are rich in fiber, vitamin A, iron, protein and vitamin C. Add a little salt to obtain a savory, sweet combination.
About Siloam Springs Regional Hospital
Siloam Springs Regional Hospital is a 73 licensed bed facility with 42 private patient rooms. It is accredited by the State of Arkansas Department of Health Services and The Joint Commission. Some services include inpatient and outpatient surgery, emergency medicine, medical, surgical and intensive care units, obstetrics, outpatient diagnostic services and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. With more than 50 physicians on the medical staff, Siloam Springs Regional Hospital provides compassionate, customer-focused care. SSRH is an affiliate of Northwest Health, one of the largest health networks in Northwest Arkansas, and through that affiliation is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent health systems that work closely with Mayo Clinic to improve the delivery of health care and better serve their patients and their communities. Siloam Springs Regional Hospital is located at 603 N. Progress Ave. in Siloam Springs. For more information, visit NorthwestHealth.com.
Community on 04/24/2019