Need A Little Sunshine???

The end of daylight savings time, the threat of future stay-at-home orders, the first signs of winter weather looming; this month has had all the makings for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)! We all recognize the great impact that a little sunshine has on our mood, but did you know that the vitamin D we get from sunlight is filled with health benefits as well? Leah Groth with Health.com lays out some of these benefits in her article, 9 Vitamin D Benefits You Should Know—and How to Get More in Your Diet.

Vitamin D fights disease!
It has been shown that vitamin D supports the immune system in fighting off harmful bacteria and viruses. Go away Corona!!!!

Vitamin D boosts weight loss!
Studies have proven that individuals using supplemental vitamin D lose more weight than those vitamin D deficient. Goodbye Covid-19 lbs!

Vitamin D strengthens your bones!
Basically, the calcium that benefits your bones wouldn't be able to do its job without vitamin D. “You need vitamin D for bone growth—and to prevent bones from becoming brittle.” When teamed with calcium, it can help prevent osteoporosis. No more couch potato bones!

Vitamin D can help strengthen muscles!
Along with its bone-building abilities, vitamin D is also influential in strengthening muscles. “Lack of vitamin D in the body can increase the risk of having weak muscles, which in turn increases the risk of falls,” Lana Nasrallah, MPH, RD, clinical dietician at UNC Health, tells Health. This is especially important for the elderly. “Vitamin D may help increase muscle strength thus preventing falls, which is a common problem that leads to substantial disability and death in older adults.” Hello vaccine and summer beach body!

AND....what is the best source of vitamin D??? THE SUN. Where can you easily add a little more sun to your daily routine?? TOWNE BARRE. So, think about all of these added benefits when you are feeling unmotivated to bundle up for outdoor barre. And remember, as long as the sun is out (and it's not below freezing!), we will be outside getting cozy at the barre......