National Sports and Fitness Month

As flowers bloom and temperatures rise, May marks National Sports and Fitness Month! This month encourages Americans to get outside and enjoy physical activity. Whether that be dusting off your bike for a ride, doing workouts in the backyard or simply going for evening walks around your neighborhood. This month offers the perfect motivation to get active all summer long and hopefully even longer.

This month is all about reminding us to move our bodies with intention and how it helps our bodies and mind. Making sure you get outside for at least ten to fifteen minutes a day can help elevate your mood, while reducing anxiety. Establishing a consistent fitness routine during this month can improve sleep quality, boost cognitive function, and enhance our overall wellness. The easiest way to incorporate it into our daily routine without feeling like we are overwhelming ourselves is by doing it in small doses such as going for a walk on your lunch break.

Another way to embrace the spirit of National Sports and Fitness Month is by incorporating CanDo Kettlebell into your routine. The CanDo Kettlebells are vinyl coated; color-coded cast iron kettlebells which can help you stay active in your home on rainy spring days. They are also durable enough to be used outside when it is nice out. The vibrant colors of kettlebells make it easier for the user to identify the weights. From kettlebell swings to core-strengthening Russin twists, this versatile tool offers endless exercise possibilities for the users.

While it is important to be physically active during this special month, the true goal is to stay physically active throughout the year by adopting the healthy habits you have developed during this time. National Sports and Fitness Month serves as a time to experiment with different types of activities like kettlebell training, bike riding, running, or walking to discover which movement you like the best to establish a routine you can sustain all year long. By viewing this month as the beginning rather than the whole of your fitness journey, you can set yourself up for lasting wellness that extends beyond the thirty days in May. Remember fitness is not about perfection or high intensity every day, it is about creating a balanced relationship with movement that adapts to your life.

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Written By Emily Bannerman