2021: Getting into a fit and healthy lifestyle for the new year

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As a physical educator, Roger Wolfson has a good grasp on the pillars and principles of health and wellness.

Over the past few months, Roger Wolfson has seen a disturbing trend of people online claiming to be "putting on the pounds" because of the lockdown protocols observed by many places due to the global health crisis. And this should not be the case. If there was one time when people should be extra careful and extra focused on their health and fitness, it's now.

For today's blog, Roger Wolfson suggests a few ways people can get into a fit and healthy lifestyle for the coming year.

More cardio, even at home

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Whether it's jogging in place, doing burpees, or any HIIT routine, or even purchasing a jump rope to try it out, people should lean toward doing more cardio nowadays. Cardio exercises are the best way to burn fat and make sure one's weight stays in check. Roger Wolfson suggests walking or biking to their place of employment for people who now go to work. Doing so regularly will do wonders for one's health and fitness.

Try yoga

Yoga is an amazing exercise routine that originated in India. Through yoga, people promote better health and fitness through better blood and oxygen circulation, improved strength and balance, adjustment to proper posture, and more. Yoga practitioners have also testified to the exercise's many mental benefits as calming and relaxing and allowing people to develop their focus through meditation. Roger Wolfson tells people to try yoga – they may be pleasantly surprised with the results.

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