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Ravi Summan Wellness January 2022 Newsletter
Happy New Year to you and your families. I hope over the Christmas season you enjoyed a rest, invested in yourself and had time with your loved ones. As the year began, we are continuing to live in a time of change. The last two years has been very difficult and challenging with uncertainty brought upon by the global pandemic.
With the growing focus on wellbeing and mental health, many organisations and corporates that I work with have initiatives to improve employee wellbeing. For example, there are access to online exercise classes and health webinars which take place at least once a month or quarter. I am glad to hear of stories in the workplace of more employees committing time to an exercise routine and eating healthier.
My feelings on health and wellbeing remain in that it does not matter what stage you are at in your life. The path to better mental and physical health is a journey and it requires practice each week throughout the year.
STOCKLEY PARK - JOIN US FOR A SESSION ON HEALTH AND WELLBEING:
I am humbled to be given an opportunity to share my experience as a guest speaker to organisations at a lunch and learn virtual event at Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
In this session, I will be discussing how you can take practical steps in a busy life to improve your health and fitness. The event takes place on Friday 28th January from 1pm to 2pm afternoon UK time. In the next newsletter, I will be sharing feedback from the event.
Please visit Stockley Portal for more info!
Are You In Need of Some January Inspiration?
January is a great month for setting new goals and resolutions as well as for trying something new.
Let’s start with Dry January. Dry January runs in the UK from the 1st – 31st January and basically encourages participants to be alcohol-free for the month. Dry January officially started in 2013 with 4,000 people and has come a long way since with over 100,000 taking part in 2020. However, it all started in 2011 when Emily Robinson signed up for her first half marathon which took place in February. She didn’t like running but found the training was easier if she didn’t drink. She also loses weight, sleeps better and feels like she has more energy too. Emily gets asked by a lot of people what it’s like to give up drinking for a bit and so she shares her story. In 2021 Emily joins Alcohol Change UK and gives up drinking in January again. More people talk to Emily about why and how she feels and that got Alcohol Change UK to thinking….. What if they created an event that runs every January? What if they called it Dry January?
Those who have taken part report;
- Noticing their skin getting brighter
- Saving money!
- A general improvement in their health
- Better sleep
- Drinking more healthy year-round
Research published in 2018 in the British Medical Journal also found that a month off from alcohol;
- Lowers blood pressure
- Reduces diabetes risk
- Lowers cholesterol
- Reduces levels of cancer-related proteins in the blood
Not bad at all, particularly when you consider that alcohol is a major risk factor for death, ill-health and disability for people aged 15 – 49 in the UK.
Do let us know if you have ever tried Dry January. We’d love to hear from you and will be cheering you on every step of the way. Oh! And if you haven’t started yet but would like to – do! It really doesn’t matter when you start during the year, it is about taking the first step. Head over to the Dry January website and find out more. It’s packed full of hints and tips.
How do you exercise at home?
At the time of writing this newsletter, the gyms in England are open with health and safety guidelines to protect members from COVID-19. While the gym provides a range of exercise equipment and classes for all levels of fitness, you can still make gains by training at home. With just a few pieces of key kit - dumbbells, kettlebells, an exercise mat and a step box – you really can push forward with your training. Here are some examples of exercises you can do using your own bodyweight or some equipment;
Chest:
Push ups from the floor using your own bodyweight (you can also use a medicine ball to work on mobility and coordination of movement)
Shoulders:
Dumbbell Press
Dumbbell Side and Rear Lateral Raises
Back:
Bent over Kettlebell rows
Stiff leg deadlift using dumbbell (great for hamstrings too)
Back extensions on the floor using your own bodyweight
Legs:
Dumbbell squats
Dumbbell lunges (you can also use a step box to add additional intensity)
Kettlebell squats using a wider stance which works more on the inner thighs
- Single leg squats
- Calf raises using a step box
Core:
Plank to the front and side
Abdominals:
Leg raises on floor
Abdominal curls
NOTE: Before starting any exercise or fitness training programme, please contact your GP or doctor if you have any underlying health conditions.
If you’re interested in finding out more about how we can help you reach your goals and train at home, please do get in touch.
What are your Goals and Ambitions for 2022 ?
With many people back at work and reviewing their personal goals too, I welcome you sharing your thoughts about this year:
- What are your personal goals in 2022 and Why?
- What do you want to experience for you, your business / career, your family?
- What are your health and wellness goals during this year?
I always believe that it’s never too late to fulfil your potential, get the physique you want or improve your overall health. If you have goals or need guidance on where to start first and could do with some support to ensure you make those happen, we can most certainly help!
Book your FREE initial consultation now: : https://www.ravisumman.com/schedule and let’s make this year among your best!
Wishing all of you the very best in the year with good health, success and happiness.
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