Saturday mornings are designed to be a quiet time to get away. Conveniences such as coffee and the news have them covered. You can even go on the offensive and do nothing!
Do you have a favorite hobby? A pastime? A pastime you look forward to every week? Then this is your Saturday morning. Let’s talk fitness!
Fitness is a pretty big category of things you can do in your isolation. There are so many ways to get into shape, from swimming to shopping for vegetables. We will not go very deep into health and wellness here, but we will discuss what to do in your home, what equipment is out there, and how to use them.
There are numerous benefits to fitness, both mental and physical. Having a little activity before breakfast helps start the day on a positive note, and helps keep you motivated until lunch time where you can continue with your daily schedule.
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Go to a weekend market
A market is like a farmer’s market, but on a more extensive level. On Friday and Saturday morning, vendors assemble to sell their goods.
Most markets have some sort of event planned, so you can go multiple days at a different market. Sunday is the final day of the market, so keep going Tuesday through Saturday to shop!
Since Friday and Saturday are sold as separate days at many markets, this makes it easy to plan for: Friday night party plans, no Sunday shopping needed!
Mostly people are family-oriented; you will find kids enjoy shopping with their parents nearby. You can even find something for every budget! There are even special deals offered during the week!
Events are held on both Friday and Saturday so you can stay overnight if that is your desired event.
Take a yoga class
A yoga class sounds like a fun way to start your morning. You can practice your breathing, coordination, and overall body awareness. Plus, it makes for a great place to start your day.
Yoga is a good fit for this month as it is a physical activity that can be practiced in all five major categories of movement. This is how you know it’s good for your body.
Climbing into a position and holding it for a short time is how most yoga practices practice their poses. Thus, working on breath and coordination are still key aspects of the class.
Most practicing yogis also do holds and breathing exercises right after the class that they missed during the actual practice.
Read a book
Do not watch movies or the latest movies. You want to be able to read a book, so start by reading a book.
The first book you should read is the baby chapter’s name is The Baby Born Every 30 minutes. This book teaches you how to care for your baby from birth through their prematurity and newborn days.
The second book you should read is Keeping Kaitlyn: From Birth Through Age 2 Helsnap reports While both of these books can be expensive, they are worth it in the long run. These books help you learn about the different parts of your baby’s body, how to take care of them, and help you understand your own body and what happens during babies.
Go for a nature walk
You can do this all week long! A nature walk Thursday is always a low-key, nice way to start your Saturday.
Many water parks have nature trails that connect to the parkland. Most have signs or markers indicating where the path goes, and many have watchful wildlife to look out for.
A nature walk is a great way to get some exercise and learn about the environment around you. Both children and adults benefit from these walks.
Many places offer them Sunday morning, so you do not need a weekend full of things to do. Just Monday morning work!
A naturalistic trail can be hard footing dirt or mud, in the case of grassy areas, no can be no feet! That is right! You cannot climb a tree or any type of structure on a nature walk.
Make homemade granola bars
If you are already up early enough to make homemade granola bars, try making them on a Saturday morning. It will give you time to prepare and cook the food for the entire week of baking and playing with your kids.
This fun morning activity can be done together with your children or just by yourself. You will have a great time making them and playing with them!
Making homemade granola bars takes about an hour plus cleanup. First, you need to make the butter and rise for the dough. Then, you need to put ice water and mix in the baking powder and rise for the dough. Finally, you need to mix in the sweetened cereals and roll out the bar.
Bake cookies
If you are up enough to do the next most important thing after getting out of the bed, then get baking! Regular cookie dough is pretty easy to make, just take some plain white or brown sugar, whisked together with cinnamon and milk to create a dough.
You can put some of your favorite flavors in it, like chocolate or vanilla. Just make sure you account for the amount of time your machine takes to bake the dough.
Then you need to add your chocolate chips or other sweeteners to create your chocolate chip cookies. Get creative and let yourself get excited about baking again.
Take your dog for a walk
For most dogs, a walk is the best exercise they ever get. For you, it’s the perfect way to start your day.
A walk is a good thing to do every day, not just on Saturday mornings. A walk every day will help your dog get their daily exercise.
A walk is good for you too – it can raise your moods and reduce stress. It can also help you feel more awake and alert which are benefits you want.
Many dog owners trail out for an hour or two and then leave their dog out for an hour to run around or do whatever it is dogs do in the morning. This isn’t a very careful way to care for your dog.
You should take your dog for a short walk at least once per day, and a longer one maybe twice per day. Walk them in the morning and night time walks are necessary to keep them happy and full of energy.
Practice relaxation techniques
For example, practice relaxation techniques such as breathing or focusing on your feet or lower back. You can also prepare your house or your immediate surroundings to get you relax.
Make a list of all your important things and put them at the top of your mind. When you are ready to start relaxing, do what you listed off before and while you are relaxed, you will fall into a relaxed state.
Playing some video games or doing some chores can both help relax you. Anything with a positive impact on your stress level is good for you.
If you feel stressed out, then do some relaxation techniques such as taking a walk, practicing yoga or breathing exercises, or just try going to bed early so that tomorrow will be better. You can also try doing activities like yoga or playing sports to relax yourself.