February is here, the days are getting longer and you can feel that it’s time for a change. The winter fat has to go – and not with crash diets or exaggerated resolutions, but with a clever mix of exercise, fresh nutrition and professional support right here in Darmstadt.
As an employee of the Merck Group, you benefit from short distances and great offers at the VITENSO Health Center. Now is the perfect time to get your body and mind back on track – for more energy at work and in everyday life.
Fit for spring – how to get off to a flying start with a fresh diet
If you really want to get fit in spring, it all starts on your plate. Nature now provides you with exactly what your body needs after the winter months: Vitamins, minerals and secondary plant substances in concentrated freshness.
The first seasonal highlights can be found in our latitudes from as early as March:
- Wild garlic – with a strong garlic aroma and valuable sulfur compounds that promote your blood circulation
- Spinach – particularly tender in spring, rich in vitamin K for strong bones and vitamin A for eyesight and the immune system
- Radishes – provide vitamin C and add zest to salads with their spiciness
- Cress – grows quickly and is full of vital nutrients
- Rhubarb – the first stalks provide fruity-fresh accents
The range will be significantly expanded from April:
- Green and white asparagus
- Spring onions and spring onions
- Kohlrabi
- Early lettuce varieties such as lettuce, lollo or oak leaf
- Swiss chard
- Sugar and marrowfat peas
- May turnip
- Tender bunched carrots
These foods support your immune system, provide fiber for healthy digestion and help you to increase your energy levels in the long term. Vitamin C from radishes or wild garlic in particular strengthens your immune system – ideal in the transitional period.
And if you can hardly wait: Winter salads such as lamb’s lettuce or winter purslane also provide valuable nutrients even in cooler temperatures. The important thing is to eat as fresh, regional and varied as possible.
Because: The winter fat has to go only works in the long term with a diet that makes you full, efficient and satisfied.
VITENSO Physiotherapy – your safe way back to movement
As important as nutrition is – without exercise, your metabolism remains in energy-saving mode. But after the leisurely winter months, you should give your body time to get used to exercise again.
This is where VITENSO physiotherapy comes into play. Before you start training more intensively, it’s worth having a professional check-up. An individual assessment will help you to avoid overloading, especially if you have been inactive for a long time or are aware of any complaints.
What you should look out for when restarting:
- Start with a level of exertion that suits your current level of training.
- Gradually increase the intensity and volume.
- Plan conscious recovery phases.
- Interrupt your training if you are in pain.
- Incorporate warm-up exercises consistently.
- Make sure you drink enough fluids.
Exercise in the fresh air has several benefits: Your stamina improves, your immune system is strengthened and the sunlight stimulates the body’s own vitamin D production. This vitamin is essential for strong bones and has a positive effect on your mood – a real spring booster.
If your muscles react after the first few training sessions, targeted stretching exercises or light massages can help. You will also receive expert support here. This will ensure that you don’t end up with frustration or injuries, but with a stable, healthy body feeling .
Get off to a targeted start with VITENSO Premium Fitness
In addition to therapeutic support, VITENSO Premium Fitness offers you optimal conditions for your structured training. You can start directly at the Darmstadt location without long journeys – efficient and suitable for everyday use.
An individually tailored training concept takes this into account:
- Your personal goals
- Your current fitness level
- Possible complaints
- Your day-to-day work at Merck
Whether endurance training, strength building or functional training – the right combination is crucial. Strength training helps you to lose fat, as muscle mass increases your basal metabolic rate. Endurance training improves your cardiovascular system and also helps you burn calories. Supplementary mobilization exercises ensure mobility and prevent tension.
Especially if you spend most of your working day sitting down, you will benefit from a targeted balance. Your back, shoulders and neck muscles will thank you for it.
Your spring commitment starts now
The longer days provide you with motivation, the fresh air with new energy – and VITENSO offers you the professional environment for your new start. Take advantage of the offers right here at the location and combine nutrition, exercise and individual advice to create your personal success plan.
Getting rid of winter fat is not a short-term resolution, but your first step towards greater performance, well-being and balance. You know how important sustainable strategies are – also for your health.
Make this spring your turning point. Make a conscious start, stay consistent and get support when you need it. Your body will thank you for it – at work, in everyday life and far beyond spring.
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