Whether staying home or going out into the world, staying physically fit has never been easier! 

Now more than ever, keeping healthy is a priority. Daily physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health. With the pandemic, many of us have become relatively stationary. However, you can find activities that will help you depending on your age, abilities, shape, size, and ethnicity/culture! 

Keeping active can help improve your brain health, help you keep a healthy weight, keep diseases at bay, maintain strong bones and muscles, and improve your neurological, behavioral, and mental health. 

Staying active

With the pandemic forever ongoing, staying active can be challenging but more crucial than ever before! Sedentary lifestyles can create additional stress on our bodies and minds. Therefore, physical activity can serve as a relaxation technique, combat depression, lower the risk of heart problems, lower blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer, and promote a better life during uncertain times. You don’t have to join a gym or buy fancy equipment to be healthy. 

Here are some ways to stay active, whether inside or out! 

1. Sign up for our ProWellness online fitness & wellness program: Wellness Program participants can benefit from a variety of activities such as exercises, meditation sessions, ergonomic exercises, and health talks to enrich your daily life. All the activities are presented by ZOOM in live sessions. To learn more about our exclusive wellness offerings and value-added programs for clients, such as our ProWellness virtual wellness program, please contact benefits@fulcroinsurance.com or your Account Executive. 

2. Get walking! Walk for 30min with a friend, your dog, or adopt one. Walking can help your mood and heart health. 

3. Set your fitness goals. A perfect way to stay organized and self-accountable is by making a plan and following it. 

4. Go outside! Discover new nature trails with your bike, while jogging, or with friends. Even gardening and mowing count as staying active. 

5. Play sports. Sports such as golf, yoga, swimming, horseback riding, or bowling can be therapeutic and adaptive to your abilities. 

6. DeskFit. If you are spending 8hrs days working from your desk, you might want to try these beneficial exercises from NASA’s DeskFit. 

7. Community outreach. Help the community around you to stay active by spreading messages on social media. 

Aside from being physically active, don’t forget to drink a lot of water, know your limits, and eat your daily fruits and veggies. Devoting time to your body will give you energy, health, and overall increased happiness! In addition, you can help your employees be healthy and accountable for their health with this pledge.