Light improves mood, swimming relaxes you, a walk increases immunity. But did you know that an aromatic bath, a flower in a pot or a red scarf can also improve the form, give energy?
Here are some effective ways to get back in shape andfeeling good . However, you don't have to use all of them. It's best to choose the therapies you enjoy. But the more you like them, the faster you will achieve the effect.
Ways to feel good: meditation, yoga, tai-chi
Sit on the floor in a quiet place. Fold your knees apart so that your feet join. Place your hands on your knees: right on your right and left on your left, or crosswise (if that's convenient for you). Close your eyes and relax. Inhale deeply (at a time) and let it out slowly (in two). When you feel relaxed, think about something pleasant. Start with 3-5 minutes of exercise a day and work your way up to 20-30 minutes gradually. You can also meditate in a different position: sitting on your heels and folding your arms in front of you so that the palms and fingers are pressed tightly together. If you prefer to relax in a group, sign up foryogaortai-chi . After just a few times, you will notice that you have more vitality and can deal with stress.
Ways to feel good: swim, dance, take your bike out …
Swimming relaxes, reduces weight, shapes the body, shapes the smoothness of movements. Already immersing yourself in the water has a relaxing effect. And when you combine the relaxing effect of water with exercise, you will effectively relieve tension and improve your well-being. However, the training intensity must be adjusted to your abilities. If you are tired, stand under the cascade of water (this shoulder massage relaxes you). Swimming will add variety to exercises in the water. Dive to the neck and try to run or walk with your knees high. Or maybe you will sign up for aqua aerobics? This recently very popular water gymnastics usually ends with relaxing with soft music or among the bubbles in the jacuzzi. Cycling is a sport for everyone - it develops all muscle groups, relaxes and oxygenates the body and strengthens the heart. You can also draw energy from dancing. Try to bend your body in front of the mirror to the rhythm of energizing music, such as salsa or flamenco. And if you've always dreamed of learning to dance, this is a good time tosign up for a course. If you want to strengthen your muscles and improve your figure, start going to the gym. Exercises with instruments require dexterity, so it is better to do them under the supervision of a specialist, so as not to get any injuries. Any sport is good for improving your condition if you practice it systematically.
Take a visit to the sauna from time to time - you will feel better
This is a good way to cleanse the body (many toxic substances are released from it along with sweat). Other benefits of the sauna are oxygenation of the body (when it is hot, you breathe faster) and strengthening the immune system (due to water loss, blood thickens and the production of immune bodies begins). Under the influence of heat, tense muscles relax. In addition, during one stay in the sauna you burn about 300 kcal (the same amount is lost after running 4 km). All this makes you feel lighter and more relaxed when you leave the sauna. However, it should not be used by people suffering from rosacea or juvenile acne, with respiratory failure, hemorrhagic diathesis, pregnant women and during menstruation. People with heart problems can go to the sauna, but in moderation and only after consulting a doctor.
Take a rose petal bath
Take a bath in the morning or after work, which will relax and give you energy. It should last 15-20 minutes and not be too warm, because instead of reviving it, it will only make you lazy. Put three handfuls of s alt in warm water, which smells like flowers, herbs or sea breeze. Or, add 10-15 drops of energizing oil (orange, grapefruit, tea, cedar, or rose). After bathing, rinse the body with cool water. A shower combined with a massage with a rough glove will also do well. Finish it with cold water. If you have difficulty falling asleep, treat yourself to a bath with dried lavender flowers or lemon balm leaves. Their aroma will soothe the nerves and calm the body. While taking a bath, listen to some relaxing or other music that you relax with.
Go for a walk, exercise
Make a habit of walking. Get off the bus two stops early. Leave your car in front of the house, go to the post office. At the weekend, take your family out for a longer hike. Walk with a brisk stride, breathing deeply. Remember to do daily gymnastics with the window open. Moving in the air is the best way to treat depression. It also helps to lose weight, oxygenate the body and get rid of toxins from it. If you go on vacation, you will have many benefits all at once: you will relax, get oxygenated and keep your bones moving. Provided you rest actively. Any sport is good for getting fit if you practice itsystematically. Grow begonia, dracaena, fern because they make you optimistic.
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