Fall means back to school, back to reality, and back to routine. At Vivo, we are making back to routine even easier. As the days get shorter and we release the carefree ways of summer, we’ve got you, and we are here to support your return to routine this season.
Why Routines? Establishing a routine has long been known to be helpful – parents, can we get a heck yes? It isn’t just a fun and trendy idea, it’s actually proven to be really good for your mental and overall health. And well, we naturally love it when something is good for our health. Having a routine helps to reduce anxiety and stress, enhance productivity, and increase sleep and physical health – that seems worth it to us!
Developing a routine that is curated just for you and that works for you helps to determine the success of your routine. This article from the Ontario Psychological Association has plenty of reasons why and how to build your routine. Our advice is to get back to basics – find activities and ways to move that you love – even routines can be joyful!
Here are a few ideas to help you build out your perfect routine this fall:
Design a Dynamic Routine
Having a routine doesn’t have to mean monotonous and boring! Vivo’s drop-in group fitness gives you over 70 options weekly. Schedule activity and then choose based on your mood, availability, or interest! From Pilates to Kickboxing, gentle Yoga or intense cycling – we have a drop-in group fitness class for you – every, single, day.
Did you know that drop-in group fitness classes are all included with a Vivo Membership? That’s right, as a Vivo member you will have unlimited access to drop-in group fitness classes and you even have priority sign-up! Consider becoming a Vivo member and make sticking to your routine simple!
Set Your Littlest Ones up for Success
Vivo’s Preschool offers your little one the opportunity to explore the community with our Alberta Education aligned curriculum and our experienced educators – PLUS access to Vivo’s facility! Every preschooler will have the chance to attend swimming and skating lessons during their time at preschool – and it’s all included! Vivo’s Preschoolers have the benefit of climbing, swimming, running, skating, and playing throughout Vivo during preschool hours!
You’ll have a hard time finding a preschool as unique, active, and immersed in the community as this one – registration is open and ongoing! Don’t forget – Vivo members save on all registered programs, including preschool – register today!
Set Aside Time for Nature
From early morning sunshine to walks near the water – being in nature is healing for our mind and body! Even if you can only sneak in a few moments – step outside upon waking and soak in some sun. Early morning sunshine helps our bodies to set a strong circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is what helps your body determine when it is time to go to sleep and when it is time to wake up – this leads to better sleep and all-around health as sleep is strongly connected to good health.
If you can, set aside some time in your day for a walk near the water or on a community pathway – even around the busy streets is better than nothing. Being outside in nature evokes our biophilic response. Biophilia is our innate desire to connect with nature and doing so makes us feel good!
Enjoy a Movie in the Park! *Members-Only
Member Connect is BACK! We had so much fun meeting and catching up with our members, we can’t wait to do it again. Join us for a Vivo member-only movie in the park coming in October.
There will be snacks, good times, and community – plus vote before the event to help us choose the movie!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Be sure to follow us on social media (@vivoyourlife) and sign up for the newsletter for more details and updates, as well as evening-of fun as the event approaches!
Not a Vivo Member yet? Join with the Connect Membership!
We love growing the community! Become a Vivo member today with our flexible, customizable Connect Membership – a membership built around you. Add the family members you need to and then get to living your best life at Vivo.
Start a Gratitude Journal
We are sure you’ve heard how beneficial journaling can be for your health but combine it with gratitude and you can start – or infuse at any time – your day with a mood-boosting habit. Journaling can help us to work through all of the moments, feelings, and happenings that we are carrying around. When combined with gratitude, we can reduce our stress, boost our moods, and even increase longevity! Not sure where to start? This article from Harvard Medical School has some simple prompts to get you going:
- What happened today that was good?
- What am I taking for granted that I can be thankful for?
- Which people in my life am I grateful for?
- What is the last book I read or movie, show, or social media clip I saw that I really appreciated, and why?
- What am I most looking forward to this week, month, and year, and why?
- What is the kindest thing someone has said or done lately?
It doesn’t have to be fancy; your journal can simply be a piece of scrap paper – it’s the practice of journaling and gratitude that makes all the difference!
Join the Fall into Fitness Challenge!
If you have been considering personal training, now is a great time to go ahead with it. Our Fall Fitness Challenge will motivate and inspire you to reach your health goals.
Follow along for more details on this exciting challenge coming in teh fall!
Invest in your Future – Train to Become a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor
Where are our youth at? This one is for you specifically. Don’t walk away from your swimming routine just because you have completed all of the courses. You can complete all of the required courses to become a lifeguard and instructor at Vivo! The next step in your swim journey could be becoming a lifeguard or swim instructor. Certifying is simple, you’ll need:
- Intermediate First Aid
- Bronze Medallion
- Bronze Cross
- National Lifeguard
- Swim Instructor
Enhance your routine with registered courses that can lead to a job in lifeguarding and instructing. If you are a Vivo Member, you’ll save on all of the above registered courses with your member-exclusive pricing. Head to our website for more details today.
Schedule in Activity
Your routine would not be complete without movement – registered classes might be a good fit for you. A busy schedule can make time for activity challenging, choosing a registered program gives you a set time and place each week for movement! Whether you are looking for adult fitness for you or programs to encourage your children to develop confidence and a love for activity – Vivo has something for the whole family. Our Fall Programs are open for registration and as always, Vivo Members save 15% on registered programs!
Develop a Meal Plan
Deciding what to make for dinner can be exhausting – we hear that! Make things easier by planning ahead – make meal planning a part of your routine and get the whole family involved. Start by gathering your family to explore recipes that sound delicious – Canada’s Food Guide has a number of simple, delicious, and healthy recipes you can try! Once you have chosen your meals for the week, your groceries will be simple – you’ll know just what you need. Schedule an hour or so to prep meals and ingredients ahead of time and set your week up for success!
Vivo Your BEST Life!
Vivo is Latin for “to live” – at Vivo we live for healthier generations! We are here to connect you to the ways that you can live your best, healthiest life. From drop-in to registered programs, space to celebrate with loved ones and features for rest and relaxation – Vivo’s facility is intentionally designed to empower you to live your healthiest life. Whether you choose to become a member or stop by for the day, maybe you’re simply reading this blog and taking notes – we are grateful to be a part of your healthy-living journey!
If you have questions about any of the above please don’t hesitate to reach out! You can chat with our Member Services Team anytime we are open. Follow us on social media @vivoyourlife on Facebook and Instagram – you can always reach out there, too. We hope to see you around Vivo this fall as we all embrace abundance, gratitude, and healthy routines together!
