Special Edition

Welcome to our first of two special edition, wellness-focused newsletters we’ve put together to kick off 2024.

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

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Get moving with a hike on the Mountains to Sea Trail. | Photo by @bthefruit

New year, same you, better habits. Looking to incorporate more movement into your routine this year? 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:

A woman standing in workout attire. — Let’s get active, Asheville — here are our top three ways to move.
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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, maybe even your roller blades, and head to Black Balsam Knob, Mount Mitchell, or one of these hiking spots or local parks to get moving. Temps too low to get outside? Keep reading.

Find your zen

Explore the mind-body connection by taking a yoga class. 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

Chilly temperatures keeping you indoors for the next couple months? 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, Asheville. 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.

Health

New year, new view: 3 ways Mission Health can kick start your journey

Mission Health’s team uses the latest technologies and treatments to provide support and guidance customized to you. | Photo provided by Mission Health

Did healthier living make the resolutions list? (We know it made ours.)

As you grab hold of that fresh-start energy and look anew at your health goals, check out these three ways Mission Health’s Mission Weight Management program can help make this the year you achieve success:

A multidisciplinary team of experts

Since whole-body health is the goal, Mission Weight Management’s team consists of weight loss doctors, psychology specialists, and registered dietitians.

Support, education, and individualized plans

The team customizes a weight loss plan to your specific needs and goals. That means nutrition therapy, medical monitoring, behavioral health support, physical activity guidance, and educational classes are all important parts of the program.

Long-term results

Whether joining the Medical Weight Loss program or considering weight loss surgery, plans focus on life-changing, long-term results. Helping to make that possible is counseling, support groups, and lifestyle modification coaching.

See how Mission Health can help

News Notes

Drink

Sip on this, Asheville. Whether you’re cutting back on alcohol or cutting it out completely for Dry January, Ritual offers zero-proof alternatives (think: tequila, rum, and more) with tasty recipes so you can BYOB (be your own bartender). Check out some of our favorites.*

Active

Looking to get leaner, healthier, and stronger? Let’s hit a local gym (like Strength Ratio or WNC Barbell) + get lifting. Here are some of the benefits of strength training.

Try This

Make a run for it. If you’re the type who wakes up at 5 a.m. and immediately laces up your running shoes, save the date for the Asheville Marathon and Half, coming up on Saturday, March 16. If the mileage sounds like a bit too much, you can always train for next year — we’ll be cheering you on.

Health

Put your breast health on the resolution list. The reason: Early detection of breast cancer saves lives. Mission Breast Center recently expanded into a comforting, state-of-the-art suite at 534 Biltmore Ave. with six 3D mammography units, plus additional ultrasound and ABUS (Automated Breast Ultrasound System). Schedule your appointment.*

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.

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 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.

The Wrap

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Good afternoon, Asheville. We are thrilled to have brought you this special edition weekend wellness newsletter. Whether you’re walking the dog, going for a jog, finding a yoga flow, or enjoying any fitness activity, we’re proud of you for taking the initiative and setting time aside for yourself — 2024 is your year.

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