Is preventative wellness actually essential for men’s health? Absolutely! Studies show men are more likely to suffer from heart disease earlier in life, among other diseases, and are less likely to proactively seek medical care. Many of the health conditions men face can be managed in advance through preventative wellness measures such as assisted stretching, and should be implemented as early as possible for a healthier life. See why more men than ever are taking steps to be proactive about their health!

What is preventative wellness

Preventative wellness is the practice of proactively caring for your physical and mental health. For a lot of men, it's not uncommon to hear someone wait to seek medical care or take action towards bettering their health until after something was wrong. However, more and more men are choosing to be proactive about their health and wellness to help prevent illness or injury.

Preventative wellness can come in many accessible forms. It ranges from maintaining a healthy diet, to regularly seeing your primary care physician, to incorporating movement-based activities into your regular routine. Below are easy preventative wellness practices men can start incorporating to better care for their health.

• 30-minutes of daily movement
• Utilizing assisted stretching regularly
• Choosing nutritious food
• Proactively seeing your primary care physician
• Continuously getting enough sleep

3 Reasons Men Need Preventative Wellness

Preventative wellness is beneficial for everyone, but there are many reasons why men specifically should make this part of their day-to-day routine.

Maintain Strength and Independence

Aging doesn’t need to equate to becoming weaker. Maintaining one’s mobility is an effective way to help preserve strength and independence. Regular physical activity and assisted stretching are essential forms of preventative wellness for making this possible.

Decreased Risk of Diseases

Certain diseases, such as heart diseases, can occur earlier in life for men. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and regularly seeing a primary care physician can help significantly decrease risk of diseases or treat diseases before they become severe.

Happier, Healthier Life

Preventative wellness tackles your physical and mental health. When you move and feel better, you live better. Not having to sacrifice your strength or independence because of sickness or limited mobility can lead to better quality of life. All it takes are simple actions such as regularly stretching and getting enough sleep to see the long term benefits.

How StretchLab Can Help Keep You Strong

Feeling and staying strong doesn’t have to be conditional. Better mobility means being able to stay active and healthy, improve physical and mental health, and even decrease risk of injury. An effortless way to achieve this is by regularly getting stretched by a professional.

At StretchLab, our expert stretch practitioners help make preventative wellness effortlessly fit into your routine. Every StretchLab member can expect:

• Services conducted by expert stretch practitioners that have completed the Flexologist Training Program, a national accredited stretching program
• Mobility assessments using proprietary technology
• Personalized, adaptable assisted stretching programs
• Normatec pneumatic compression therapy sessions
• Free access to StretchLab video on-demand content through Xponential+ for continued stretching assistance at home
• And more!

Interested in exploring assisted stretching as a preventative wellness option? Find the nearest StretchLab studio to you here!