“If exercise is a drug, the one it most closely resembles is an antidepressant.”
-Kelly McGonigal
May is Physical Activity Month, a perfect time to celebrate the power of movement and its many benefits for our physical and mental well-being. Regular physical activity helps reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, while also improving mood, sleep, energy levels, and overall quality of life. Whether it’s walking, dancing, gardening, or structured exercise, every bit of movement counts—and it all adds up to better health. This month, find ways to move your body that feels enjoyable and sustainable, and take one step closer to a healthier you.
Here are some options you might be interested in:
- Registration is open for Infinitus 2025. Sponsored by the Endurance Society, this nine- or twenty-six-mile trail race will challenge and inspire you. Taking place in Ripton, VT, on Saturday, May 24th, the course is a mix of gravel road, single track, snowmobile trail and technical trail. Click here to register or learn more.
- Chair yoga ongoing on Tuesdays at 10:30
- Line dancing with Better in Boots. Seasoned pros and beginners alike hit the dance floor for an evening of two-steppin’ feet and beats. Friday, May 15th 5pm. Milton Grange Hall, Route 7.
- Explore a new trail for walking or biking. There are plenty of options on Trail Finder.
- Get your kayak or canoe out and explore the waterways.
- Grab a free pass to museums and attractions from your local library. Through the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, you can get free passes to the Catamount Outdoor Center, Shelburne Museum, Vermont State Parks and more.
In other news…. There is still time to register for the following events, but you need to act fast as the start dates for these programs are right around the corner.
- Beginner’s Mindfulness with Coach Cami, founder of Guided Resilience. Tuesdays, May 6th through June 24th. 6:00-7:15pm via zoom. This is a transformational group coaching experience designed to integrate mindfulness into your everyday life with insight from positive psychology, emotion regulation, and self-determination theory. Email Cami@GuidedResilience.com to learn more and to register. There is no cost for employees to participate in this series.
- Registration is also open for The Edge’s Perimenopause Series. Join Diane Anniballini, PA for this virtual program and learn about hormonal changes, symptom management and tips for better sleep, nutrition, and stress relief during perimenopause and beyond. Wednesdays, May 7th through 28th. 6-7pm EST. There is a fee for this program, but most (if not all) may be covered by insurance. Contact The Edge to learn more. wellness@edgevt.com or at (802) 383-0676.