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Welcome to our special edition, wellness-focused newsletter.

💪 Here are 3 ways we’re staying active this year

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New year, same you, better habits. If one of your 2024 goals is to incorporate more movement, there are many benefits of regular exercise, from increased energy levels to a better mood and more.

The best way to stay consistent: finding something you enjoy doing. Identifying an activity that’s genuinely fun for you can shift your mindset from it being something you “have to do” to being something you are excited to do.

Pro tip: The overall goal is movement. It’s not about having a rigorous workout routine — it’s about moving mindfully, being kind to yourself + your body, and having fun.

Here are a few ways to get started:

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Get outdoors

There’s a host of benefits to spending time outside, getting more grounded, and reigniting our connection with nature. Grab your walking (or running — if you’re feeling up to it) shoes, your bike, or maybe even your roller blades, and head to one of the many trails in and around Charleston, or visit one of our 20+ local parks to get moving.

Find your zen

Explore the mind-body connection by taking a yoga class at a local yoga studio. Yoga is a great way to work on strength and balance, and it’s not a stretch to say it’s a proven way to relieve stress and stay mentally healthy.

Bring the gym to you

Don’t have time to head out? Enter: An online at-home workout platform like Pvolve. At-home workouts are a great way to stay consistent, and Pvolve has a variety of low-impact workouts to help tone, strengthen, and sculpt.

Here’s to finding ways to move that feel good in 2024, CHS. Just remember, we think you’re doing great.

Asked

What’s your favorite way to stay active?

A. Walking or running outdoors
B. Taking group exercise classes
C. Working out at home
D. Other

(How) I like to move it, move it

News Notes

Active

Looking to get leaner, healthier, and stronger? Let’s hit a local gym (like Holy City Crossfit or Ethos Athletic Club) + get lifting. Here are some of the benefits of strength training.

Coming Soon

Looking for a new way to shake those aches and pains, or maybe just relax? Asheville-based Sauna House is adding a new location in the Holy City. Learn about this business and get ready to try cold plunges + sauna treatments.

Wellness

After working up a sweat, it’s important to stretch it out. Take a look at these six post-workout stretches to make time for after your next movement session, whatever that may look like.

Community

The countdown for Live Wild Fest is on. Happening May 4-5, this wellness festival features a wide range of movement styles, breath work, mental and emotional workshops, live music, and more. Learn more + snag tickets.

Try This

You deserve a break. One way to do that: a simple staycation to recharge your mental health. We’ve rounded up some of the best local stays, from outdoor oases to bungalows and boho. Check out unique local digs.

The Buy

A day of boosted physical health

From sunrise to sunset, here are a few products you can add to your cart for a day of intentional, full-body wellness.

8 a.m. | ☀️ Sip your morning beverage under a sun lamp for benefits including increased serotonin.
10 a.m. | 👟 Enjoy your favorite daily movement with Bala Bangles for added resistance — they’re wearable for wrists or ankles.
12 p.m. | 🥑 Dine on a lunch that’s already prepared and ready to go (bonus points if it includes farmers market veggies) thanks to your Bentgo stackable lunch box.
2 p.m. | ☕ Focus and energize with Four Sigmatic’s lion’s mane coffee blend, or go for a caffeine-free golden latte mix.
6 p.m. | 🍧 After dinner, use a Ninja CREAMi to make a frozen treat with ingredients you have full control over.
8 p.m. | 🛁 Help sore muscles recover faster with an Epsom salt soak or the TheraGun Mini Massage Gun. Don’t forget to breathe deep and get to bed on time.

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