Spring Cleaning your Health & Wellness

Molly Wichman, Personal Trainer in Lee's Summit, shares health & wellness tips.

After a long winter, spring arrives with a promise of renewal. Just as you might clear out closets and dust forgotten corners of your home, your health and fitness routine deserves the same refreshing attention. As a personal trainer and wellness coach, I've seen firsthand how a seasonal reset can revitalize both body and mind.

Clear Out the Wellness Cobwebs

The changing season offers the perfect opportunity to assess what's working in your

wellness routine—and what isn't. Take inventory of your current habits with an honest eye. Are you still enjoying your workouts, or have they become a chore? Is your nutrition supporting your energy levels? Have stress management practices fallen by the wayside?

Just like sorting through a cluttered drawer, some health habits are worth keeping, some need modification, and others might be ready for retirement. This isn't about harsh judgment but mindful evaluation.

Reset Your Movement Practice

Spring's energy invites us outdoors after months of indoor hibernation. Consider these ways to refresh your exercise routine:

• Take your workouts outside—trail runs, park workouts, or simply walking in nature can reignite your enthusiasm

• Try a new fitness program or activity that's always intrigued you

• Reassess your goals—perhaps strength was your winter focus, but now mobility or endurance calls to you

• Schedule a session with a trainer to correct form issues or design a new program

Remember that movement should bring joy. If you've been grinding through workouts, spring is your permission slip to find the fun again.

Refresh Your Plate

Winter comfort foods serve a purpose, but spring offers abundant fresh produce to lighten and brighten your meals:

• Visit farmers markets for seasonal inspiration

• Incorporate more leafy greens and colorful vegetables

• Experiment with lighter cooking methods like steaming or grilling

• Stay hydrated as temperatures rise and activity levels increase

Small, consistent dietary upgrades create more sustainable change than dramatic overhauls that feel punishing.

Dust Off Your Mental Wellness Practice

Mental health deserves the same seasonal attention as physical fitness:

• Evaluate your stress levels and management techniques

• Consider adding or refreshing a meditation practice

• Adjust sleep habits that may have suffered during winter

• Create boundaries around technology use, especially before bedtime

Often, the most impactful mental health "spring cleaning" involves removing what no longer serves you—whether that's negative self-talk, comparison habits, or relationships that drain your energy.

A Personal Note

In my own practice, spring cleaning my health routine typically involves reassessing my

workouts. This spring, I'm swapping my indoor treadmill sessions for neighborhood walks, bike rides, nature hikes, and I've noticed my entire day flows with more ease and energy.

What area of your wellness routine could use some spring cleaning? Sometimes the smallest adjustments create the freshest start.

In Good Health,

Molly Wichman

Personal Trainer Lee's Summit