Living Healthy In Brooklyn Is Easier Than You Think

By Ann Sullivan


The world is getting bigger, and not just in population. Waistlines are expanding at rapid rates, and with it related diseases that could easily be combated by simply losing weight or getting more fit. If you are already at risk for things like heart disease or diabetes due to family history, then you should start living healthy in Brooklyn. This will not only make you look better, but feel better as well.

When it comes to leading a healthier lifestyle, it starts as early as possible, before a child is even born. If you are expecting your first baby and would like more information and resources for pregnancy, you should consider signing up for Healthy Start Brooklyn, a local program that helps expectant mothers by answering questions, holding group sessions to meet other moms, and even home visits that help you every step of the way.

The internet is a fantastic trove of wellness living tips in the city, including information about how to sign up for special groups. These groups meet periodically to discuss healthy options locally, including special groups for vegans, vegetarians, exercising, cooking and more. You just have to sign up and show up to the meeting to get help from others with similar goals as yours when it comes to their overall well being and fitness.

You can visit your local market and find healthy, prepared foods in the refrigerated case, but they can be very costly. If you want to eat better but cannot afford to bust your budget with prepared foods, try a local healthy cooking class instead to save money.

You can exercise at home to get or stay fit, but it is far more enjoyable and much more social to join a gym. You get access to all the latest equipment, and possibly other great amenities like swimming pools, saunas for muscle relief, and even rock climbing walls in some cases. Or you can join one that focuses on a specific disciplines such as boxing or Pilates.

If fresh air is preferable to you over the indoor gyms, then you can make all the local parks and public spaces your gym instead. Brighton Beach Park lets you run or jog on the sand while enjoying the waterfront view and sea air. Prospect Park is great for bikers or joggers as well. And you can walk the entire Brooklyn Bridge starting from the nearby park, which also gives you a great view of this very famous New York landmark.

If you are elderly or having grandparents who are aging and need help staying healthy, then consider joining a local senior group. There are government sponsored senior living programs to help older folks get some exercise so they can feel young again and feel good.

Citi Bike is a great alternative to taking expensive cabs or waiting forever for a late bus. You can get to work using a rented bike that you get from a nearby kiosk, then return the bike as needed throughout the day. Make multiple stops and get some great, heart healthy exercise by using this method, then return the bike to a kiosk in Manhattan, Queens, or wherever the day takes you without the hassle of owning or maintaining a car or bike.




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