STIFF JOINTS?
5 TIPS TO AVOID FEELING STIFF AFTER A FLIGHT
Long-haul flights can make you feel stiff and achy due to the cramped seating. However, with proactive steps, you can reduce post-flight discomfort and arrive refreshed and ready to explore.
Credit : PEXELS, CONDE NAST TRAVELLER Here are some tips to avoid stiffness after a long flight
Credit : PEXELS Stretching
Travelling often leads to sore legs. You can try poses such as downward-facing dog, upward-facing dog, and surya namaskar to stretch muscles effectively once the flight has ended.
Credit : PEXELS Try seated exercises
After long flights, stretch hip flexors, glutes, hamstrings, and back. You can perform shoulder rolls and chair stretches even while seated in the plane.
Credit : PINTEREST Get moving
You can perform stretching hip flexors and chest muscles during long sits. Stand up and walk every 45 minutes if possible, and listen to your body’s cues.
Credit : PINTEREST Eat right, stay hydrated
Flying reduces blood oxygen, impacting digestion. Avoid spicy food, stay hydrated, and choose items with high-water-content both before and during flights.
Credit : PINTEREST Rest after your flight
Take a soothing bath, ensure a good night's sleep or nap to recharge your body, enhance blood flow, and alleviate flight-related aches.
Credit : PINTEREST HEATWAVE ALERT
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AS FORECASTERS SOUND WARNING?
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heatwaves in several states, making it imperative for one to take some preventive measures
Here are some tips to protect yourself
Avoid sun at peak hours
Heatwaves are at their maximum intensity between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM. One should avoid sun during these hours
Drink sufficient water
Keeping yourself hydrated can be a life-saver during heatwaves and drinking water at regular intervals is recomended
Avoid intense activities
During the peak hours, one must avoid intense physical activities or workouts
Avoid high-protein food
High-protein food items are difficult to digest and combined with heat and dehydration, one can easily fall ill
Keep you home cool
Use curtains, shutters or sunshade and open windows at night to vent out heat and allow your house to be cool