When everyone was staying home more, many people found it difficult to maintain healthy habits. Exercise and healthy eating is hard when there aren’t many places to go and you’re home all day with your snacks!
Our vineyard in Lawrence offers more than just innovative Twisted Wines. Come by and see us–play volleyball on our outdoor courts, soak up some Vitamin D lakeside, or bring your whole family for a walk. We’re pet friendly, so you can even bring the dog along!
At Z&M, we’re about more than “just” wine. We care about the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Why?
Because a really good glass of wine engages the senses in a variety of ways, from the sound of the pop of the cork, to the feel of the glass in your hand, to the taste and texture of the wine itself. And, if you think back to some of the best wine you’ve ever had, chances are, your memory is about more than drinking.
You likely remember who you were with, what you were talking about, the way the sky looked that night or the atmosphere of the place you were in. We know when we’re making wine, we’re making future memories.
As the COVID-19 pandemic showed many of us, while you can be physically healthy, it’s hard to be truly well without feeding your soul–without a community.
That’s why we’ve put together some tips for losing the COVID 19 (while still enjoying yourself, don’t worry!).
Go For a Walk
Not all exercise has to make you break a sweat or leave you gasping for air. Because walking is low-impact and requires little equipment, it’s an ideal form of easy exercise that most people can squeeze into their day with a little creativity.
The health benefits of walking are quite a few. This simple activity can improve:
- Cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness
- Risk of stroke or heart disease
- Blood pressure and cholesterol
- Muscle/joint stiffness
- Body fat levels
The grounds at our Vineyard are an ideal place to enjoy some scenery while getting your steps in. They also offer the additional benefit of being outdoors, which brings us to our next recommendation….
Soak Up Some Sun
Not too much, of course. Sun is a lot like wine–enjoy it responsibly, because there’s definitely too much of a good thing.
What Is Vitamin D?
Known as the sunshine vitamin, your skin produces Vitamin D when it’s exposed to sunlight. Many foods are also fortified in with Vitamin D, although it also occurs naturally in shrimp, salmon, and eggs.
It helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus (both important for strong bones), and it aids in immune system functioning.
Additional Benefits of
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is believed to have other benefits, as well! They include:
- Fighting off certain diseases
- Boosting your mood
- Helping with weight loss
Now, it goes without saying, we’re a winery, not the Mayo Clinic. So check with your doctor before you go all-in on Vitamin D supplements, okay?
Sunlight is Good For You, So Get Outside!
The sun’s rays do more than cause your body to make vitamin D. Did you know they are also believed to boost your brain’s serotonin levels?
That’s a mood-boosting hormone associated with daylight (just like melatonin is triggered by darkness). Just 5 to 15 minutes outside three times a week on your face, hands, and arms can make the difference!
Join us outside at our vineyard. You can hit the lake, stroll around it, or simply enjoy a glass of wine al fresco.
Looking for something a little more active? We’ve got you covered.
Volleyball: A Lifetime Sport
At our Twisted Vineyard, we’re set up for outdoor volleyball games that would make Maverick jealous.
You can also get in a bit of a workout! Improve your coordination, reflexes, and agility while working on your cardiovascular and muscular health. And, just as with that moderate bit of sunlight we talked about earlier, exercise can be a great mood booster.
As a form of aerobic exercise, volleyball can help burn calories and revv that metabolism. A more efficient metabolism means more efficient fat burning.
Oh, and it’s fun! Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a Top Gun to enjoy the benefits of this classic beach sport!
Playing with friends? Volleyball is a great form of team building, since you have to work together and communicate well. It can also help you come together as a group and enhance a sense of belonging.
Lose the “COVID 19” with Z&M!
Or at least have a good time trying! We can’t promise anything.
Like, at all.
You don’t have to be a registered dietician to know that wine isn’t exactly the best post-workout beverage. But as the saying goes, “All things in moderation!”
We usually have something to feed your mind, body, or soul going on at the winery in Leavenworth or the Vineyard in Lawrence. From our Wine Warrior Yoga to our “Red for Red” blood donation drive that entitles you to one free glass of Twisted Wine when you give blood, we’re focused on wellness in every sense of the world.
Can’t join us in person? No worries! Order Z&M wine shipped right to your door!