HealthLinksSC.com | 13 FROM THE EDITOR... Confession: I am not doing a good job of sticking to my New Year’s resolution to launch a more active lifestyle. I’m still sitting for long stretches of time while I work. I’m not walking 45 minutes a day and I’m not doing the five-minute rub-circle-tap lymphatic flush that enticed me on Instagram in December. There’s comfort in knowing that my lack of staying power is not an anomaly. A Forbes Health/OnePoll survey found that the average New Year’s resolution lasts just 3.74 months. Only 8% of the respondents tend to stick with their goals for one month, while 22% last two to three months and 14% last four months. I also find comfort in knowing that I look forward to a more active lifestyle. I know that my current inertia is not “a thing.” It is “a winter thing” for sure. When the weather warms, I will pull out my kayak and hit calm waters with gorgeous views and some ideal fishing spots. I’ll break out my archery bow and fly a few arrows at a target in my yard and I’ll schedule some hikes with friends and family. While I’ve had successful seasons at the gym throughout my life, gym routines have never made me truly happy or connected me to my being. My gym routine included zoning out to music or people-watching until time ran out on the treadmill. Ugh. This issue of HealthLinks is a comprehensive reminder of all the ways to remain active, fit, connected and happy — ways that can complement gym visits or even replace them. Dance classes, pole dancing classes, Hula-Hoop fitness, trampoline fitness, aerial yoga, stand-up paddleboard yoga and even virtual reality fitness — our workouts can be fun. They should be fun. My husband’s workout fun is golf. He’s an old-school golfer; he walks the 18 holes (sometimes 36 when he is on a trip with friends) and celebratory drinks are part of a hearty lunch or dinner afterward. Trust me, when he is golfing he walks more than 10,000 steps a day. For our dear readers who saw the golfer on the cover — enjoy reporter Colin McCandless’ article about the modern golf swing and its effects on the back. Whether you golf, dance, kayak or strike yoga poses, being active can be part of your lifestyle. I hope this issue of HealthLinks inspires you to explore new paths. The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.* To simple pleasures and good health, Lisa Breslin, Managing Editor *Not an original quote, but one that is attributed to “Anonymous” MARCH/APRIL 2024 MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHY AND POSING EXPERT VISIT JENNCADY.COM AND SCHEDULE YOUR PHOTOSHOOT TODAY!
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