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

A couple dozen people wearing roller skates face toward the camera as they roll along a paved residential road on a summer day.

All levels of skaters are invited to join weekly, not-so-secret meetups at TBD locations around Portland organized by Secret Roller Disco. | Photo by Ben Dawley @bennydhee_videography

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, Portland — 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 the Springwater Corridor Trail, Champoeg Hike and Bike Path, 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 at one of these local studios. 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

Cold, rainy weather keeping you indoors for the next few 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, Portland. 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

News Notes

Try This

Have you heard of rucking? It’s a type of exercise often used in military training that requires you to carry a weighted backpack or vest while walking. It’s a simple way to get a full-body workout, torch calories, and spend more time outside — and it’s catching fire in Portland. (Portland Monthly)

Drink

Sip on this, Portland. 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 Ironside Training or K Fit Studio) + get lifting. Here are some of the benefits of strength training.

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

From the editor

Good afternoon, Portland. We are thrilled to have brought you this special edition weekend wellness newsletter. Whether you’re walking the dog, going for a jog, a yoga flow, or 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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