Stay Healthy in Myrtle Beach

Vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC? That doesn't mean you have to forget about staying fit. The are offers many enjoyable ways to get needed exercise while you're here on vacation.

When you think of health and fitness what comes to mind? Most of us think of diet, exercise, abstaining from bad habits and getting the rest we need. Although these are the most important factors, there are other areas in your life that can affect your health. How you address the more apparent aspects mentioned above can give you a simultaneous effect, causing a double benefit for your time and energy.

Change or stressful situations will affect your health. A Recent Article by the American Heart Association states "More and more evidence suggests a relationship between the risk of cardiovascular disease and environmental and psychosocial factors. These factors include job strain, social isolation and personality traits."

Exercise relieves stress and tension. Regular exercise may be helpful if you are feeling depressed. The Surgeon General’s recent report stated that exercise is effective in dealing with depression.

"Exercise increases blood flow to the brain, releases hormones, stimulates the nervous system, and increases levels of morphine like substances found in the body (such as beta-endorphin) that can have a positive effect on mood. Exercise may trigger a neurophysiological high-a shot of adrenaline or endorphins- that produces an antidepressant effect in some, an anti-anxiety effect in others, and a general sense of "feeling better" in most."

Where to Begin:

It has been found that if you are just beginning to exercise a slow start is best. Start out by walking two or three times a week. We live on the Atlantic coast it is beautiful, and even better when starting to exercise it is flat.

Pick something that you enjoy doing. For example, if you prefer swimming to walking Pepper Geddings here in Myrtle Beach has a wonderful indoor pool and supervised activities for children and adults. The fee is 2.00 for residents and 3.00 for non-residents.

While beginning exercise take some quiet time to yourself everyday and get at least seven to eight hours of sleep every night.

Eat 3 to 5 light meals a day and take a multivitamin sublimate to fill any nutritional gaps.

Drink eight glasses of water a day and try to keep smoking, caffeinated beverages, and alcohol to a minimum until you are ready to give them up completely.

We get stuck in a downward spiral when we allow stress to control our lives. It steals the motivation that we need to pick up the tools to combat it. Many government, community and religious organizations are becoming aware of and addressing this issue. One program is called Celebrate Recovery at the Myrtle Beach Community Church.

For those who are planning Myrtle Beach, SC vacations and are already involved in an exercise program, don't take a vacation from fitness too. There are many interesting and out of the ordinary activities to help you keep fit.

Walking or jogging on the beach

Surfing,
Village Surf Shoppe 500 Atlantic Avenue in Garden City Beach, SC offers a surfing camp for kids and adults for more information 651-6396.

Scuba diving
No Horizons Dive & Travel
515 Suites A Hwy 501
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-839-1932 or 800-505-2080

Scuba Express
4091B Hwy 17 Bus
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
843-357-3337

Leisurely bike rides
Hiking
Golf
Tennis
Shopping and more

So visit Myrtle Beach , have fun and stay healthy