Move, Strengthen, Thrive: How to Boost Your Health This April

While you’re focusing on moving more this April, why not take it up a notch? Adding resistance training to your routine can help build strength, improve mobility, and support healthy aging. Strong muscles not only enhance physical performance but also reduce injury risk and promote better balance—something we all benefit from at any stage of life.

Here are a few ways to celebrate Physical Wellness Month and encourage your residents to join in:

• Host a Fitness Challenge: Whether it’s tracking strength workouts, logging movement, or focusing on balance exercises, a challenge adds motivation and accountability.

• Bring in a Health Expert: Invite a trainer or wellness coach to speak about the importance of resistance and balance training, especially as we age.

• Join HealthCode’s Million Mile Month: Encourage participation in this global initiative that promotes movement and community engagement.

• Offer Workout Equipment for Checkout: Provide resistance bands, loops, and workout guides at the office, making it easy for residents to incorporate strength training into their routine.

Remember: Progress over perfection! Start small, stay consistent, and keep moving forward—because slow progress is still progress!