As the cold winter months come to an end, many people feel like they’re emerging from a hibernation period, and spring provides an excellent opportunity to rejuvenate and revitalize their health. Spring is the time to embrace the energy and vitality that comes with the season, which can help encourage individuals to use their health benefits to support an active, healthy lifestyle.

This blog will help provide practical ideas and actionable steps you can take to stay active and healthy this spring and how you can use your benefits to help you get there.

 Start Small: Ease Into Activity

• After winter’s inactivity, begin with gentle activities such as walking, stretching, or light yoga.
• Gradually increase the intensity as your body adapts to more movement.

How can you use your health benefits for this?

• Use physiotherapy, chiropractic care, or massage therapy to address any winter-related aches, pains, and stiffness.

Embrace Outdoor Fitness

• Take advantage of the outdoors by hiking, biking, running, or start outdoor yoga
• Enjoy fresh air and sunshine. After winter in Canada, the sun will and fresh air will not only help improve your physical health, but your mental health as well!

How can you use your health benefits for this?

• Wellness Spending Accounts can help cover costs of gym memberships, bicycles, fitness programs, and even personal trainers to help motivate your outdoor routine!

Take Time for a Preventative Checkup

• Schedule your annual checkups, eye exams, dental cleanings, and any other health assessments you may need – revitalize your personal health.
• Keeping up on your regular exams helps to ensure your body is in good condition to support an active lifestyle.

How can you use your health benefits for this?

• Your Health Spending Account can help you cover the costs of dental, health, and vision services to help you stay healthy.

Focus on Your Mental Well-being

• Physical activities such as running, yoga, working out, or a daily walk can help improve mood and reduce stress, which supports overall wellness.
• Set achievable goals such as stress management, improving your sleep schedule, or practicing self-compassion

How can you use your health benefits for this?

• Your Health Spending Account should cover psychological services, take advantage of these services as they are able to provide supports for depression, work-life balance ideas, sleep management and so much more.

Spring is a fantastic time to rejuvenate your health with the support of your benefits. Looking after your physical well-being and mental well-being will help refresh you for the year. Having health benefits gives you the chance to access more options to reach your goals.

Not sure how you can use your benefits? Give our claims team a call to review your current benefits and see how you can revitalize yourself! Or take a look at the MyWellSelf partnership we have through our TotalRewards+ program, they will be able to assist in utilizing your benefits to your full advantage to meet your personal needs!

Do you have questions on creating a tailored benefits program with Quikcard? Contact us today, and we’ll work with you to design a plan that meets your organization’s needs.

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