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Put your health first and join in on Physical Wellness Month - the perfect time to focus on self-care, fitness goals, and overall well-being.
Get ready to kick off the month of April with a focus on your physical health and well-being! That's right, it's Physical Wellness Month, starting on April 1. This month-long celebration is all about promoting healthy habits and encouraging individuals to prioritize their physical fitness. From regular exercise routines to nutritious eating habits, there are endless ways to participate in this holiday and start living your best, healthiest life. So let's get moving and make this month one for the books!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Health Movement Starts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Awareness starts growing around the importance of physical wellness during World War II as healthier individuals prove more resilient.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1953</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Physical Fitness Test</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. Kraus and Dr. Weber create the Kraus-Weber fitness test to measure the physical well-being of individuals, increasing awareness about physical health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1960</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>President's Council on Fitness</div><div class='timeline-text'>President Eisenhower created the President's Council on Youth Fitness, bringing more focus to physical wellness and health in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Fitness Boom</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Fitness Boom of the 80s brought fitness to the mainstream, promoting various forms of exercise and healthier living.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Physical Wellness Month Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Physical Wellness Month was first observed officially in 2001, encouraging individuals to dedicate the month of April to improving their physical health.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wellness Apps Boom</div><div class='timeline-text'>The rise of wellness apps offer more personalized and easily accessible tools for individuals seeking to improve their physical health.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Commit to a daily workout routine</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take advantage of Physical Wellness Month by committing to a daily workout routine. This can be anything from going for a jog, practicing yoga, or hitting the gym. Consistency is key in maintaining physical wellness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new form of exercise</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix things up and try a new form of exercise during Physical Wellness Month. This could be a dance class, kickboxing, or even rock climbing. You never know, you might find your new favorite way to stay active.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a healthy eating challenge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>In addition to staying physically active, fueling your body with healthy foods is also important for overall wellness. Start a healthy eating challenge where you focus on incorporating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into your diet.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Schedule a check-up</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use Physical Wellness Month as a reminder to schedule a check-up with your doctor. Regular check-ups are important for maintaining good physical health and catching any potential issues early on.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a wellness vision board</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some magazines, images, and quotes that represent your ideal version of physical wellness and create a vision board. Hang it somewhere visible as a daily reminder of your goals and aspirations for your physical well-being.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes a healthy lifestyle</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Physical Wellness Month highlights the importance of taking care of our bodies through regular exercise, healthy eating, and proper self-care. By focusing on physical wellness, we are encouraged to make positive changes that can have long-lasting benefits in our overall health and quality of life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness for preventable diseases</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Regular physical activity and a balanced diet can help prevent many chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Physical Wellness Month encourages individuals to take charge of their health and make positive changes to reduce their risk of these conditions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It reminds us to prioritize self-care</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In our busy lives, it's easy to neglect our own physical well-being as we focus on work, family, and other responsibilities. Physical Wellness Month is a reminder to take time for ourselves and prioritize self-care activities such as exercise, meditation, and relaxation to improve our overall health and well-being.</p></div></div>
Physical Wellness Month is celebrated on April 1 every year. In 2024, it will fall on a Monday.
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