Memorial Day Ideas: Celebrate in a Healthy and Safe Way
Each year on the last Monday of May in the United States is the celebration of Memorial Day. This federal holiday commemorates all of those who have died in our armed forces and is a day to mourn these losses, honor their memory, and celebrate the lives that they lived and the life that their sacrifice has made possible for the rest of us.
Since Memorial Day is often regarded as the unofficial start of the summer season (although it occurs a few weeks before summer officially begins), the celebrations often include parades, outdoor activities, and warm weather gatherings. We are STAATS Physical Therapy and today we would like to discuss a few ideas for a fun, safe, and healthy Memorial Day!
Tips for a Healthy Memorial Day
Warm weather. Long weekend. Friends and family. Grills and coolers. Memorial Day weekends are fun, but there can be a lot of unhealthy foods and drinks. Here are a few tips to stay healthy:
Drink water and stay hydrated throughout the day
Don’t let yourself get too hungry so you aren’t tempted to binge on unhealthy foods
Stay as active as you can to burn calories along the way
Bring healthy food options for the grill or for desert
Tips for a Safe Memorial Day
Unfortunately, with the good often comes the bad. While celebrating life is important, it is also important to remember to do so safely and stay in control. Here are a few tips to stay safe:
Limit your alcohol consumption so you are always in control of yourself
Be careful in the water: monitor children and don’t swim at night
Use sunblock and bug spray to protect your skin outdoors
Stay focused when operating a boat, ATV, or any other vehicles or equipment
Most importantly, have fun. While your body will thank you for being mindful about staying healthy and safe during the weekend, don’t fixate on it so much that you forget to enjoy yourself.
Schedule a PT Visit before Memorial Day Weekend
If you are a current physical therapy patient, be sure to schedule an appointment with us before the holiday weekend! Physical therapy will help your body to heal and learn new, healthy habits. Going to PT before the holiday weekend will allow your body to be in better shape for all of the outdoor activities or other forms of celebratory fun.
Not a STAATS patient yet? Give us a call at (732) 920-0880 to get started with a physical therapist.
Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!