Physical Activity: BetterPT’s Recipe for Thanksgiving

 

Thanksgiving is always filled with family, friends, and of course, lots of delicious food! Stay healthy this year by incorporating

some physical activity into your day, even when there are a ton of other options for you. Here are 10 fun ways to stay active during your Thanksgiving festivities that won’t pull you away from your loved ones for too long!

 

1. Have your own family football game for physical activity – Adults versus kids!

2. Do jumping jacks for 1 minute before starting dinner.

3. Do 10 squats in between the first and second course.

4. The person who brought the least-eaten dish does 15 push-ups.

5. Hold a 30-second plank every time your football team gets scored on.

6. Do 5 lunges every time you refill your cup.

7. Switch seats every course.

8. Participate this year in doing the dishes.

9. After dessert, put on some music and have a dance party!

10. Rest, then run to Black Friday sales at 5 am.

 

Thanksgiving can be a very hectic time, filled with busy grocery stores and big Black Friday crowds.

Stay away from the crowds at the mall and get better – physically – instead! After your big meal on Turkey Day, book your physical therapy appointment on the BetterPT.com website or the BetterPT mobile app.