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The Memphian's Guide to Healthy New Year's Resolutions
Actionable strategies for Memphis residents to maintain healthy New Year's resolutions across fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, and preventive healthcare.
Overview
This guide provides Memphis residents with actionable strategies for maintaining healthy New Year’s resolutions across four key areas: fitness, nutrition, mental wellness, and preventive healthcare.
Get Fit
Recommended Memphis-area fitness options:
- Rumble Boxing (Midtown): Boxing and conditioning workouts suitable for all experience levels
- East Memphis Athletic Club: Family-owned facility featuring personal training, spinning, yoga, and cardio classes
- KROC Center: Group classes, pools, personal training, and January promotions
- Outdoor Activities: Green Line cycling/running, Shelby Farms hiking, and Leftwich tennis/pickleball
The guide also suggests the Faster Way to Fat Loss app and Fleet Feet for proper workout footwear.
Eat Better
Recommended local restaurants and markets:
- Global Cafe (Crosstown Concourse): Rotating menus from immigrant chefs with healthy options
- City Silo: Breakfast, fruit bowls, and colorful, nutrient-dense meals
- Cooper-Young Farmers Market: Year-round source for seasonal, unprocessed produce
- Libro and Restaurant Iris: Both offer nutritious meal selections
Stress Less
Mental health recommendations:
- Professional massage therapy to reduce cortisol levels
- Reading at Novel Bookstore to minimize screen exposure
- Therapy sessions through Memphis Center for Mindful Living
Mental health can have a huge impact on your physical health—chronic stress has real consequences.
Stay Healthy
- Annual physical examinations for early disease detection
- DNA testing using tools like Galleri and Genomind for personalized health insights
- Seven to nine hours of quality sleep nightly
Schedule your yearly physical and work with your medical provider to achieve sustainable health goals.
