My favourite ways to detox for spring

Are you sick of shovelling yet?

We’ve nearly made it through another winter, with one HECK of a lot of snow if you’re in Canada reading this. 

How are you feeling as we come out of the dark, colder, winter months?

A little stiff? Sore back? Moving a little slower?

As we inch closer to longer warmer days, more sun, and brighter mornings, start thinking about refreshing your workouts, meals, and routine!

Here are some key themes to start thinking about for spring: 

Spring Reset

• Declutter Your Diet – Swap out heavy winter comfort foods (chili, stews, shepherd’s pie) for fresh, seasonal produce.
• Hydration Boost – Warmer weather likely means sweating more, so start thinking about upping your water intake.
• Spring Clean your environment – Organize/declutter your kitchen (and fridge this one feels good), gym gear (have you not washed your gym bag or bottle in a while?), and mindset for a fresh start with warmer days. 

Outdoor Movement & Sun

• Take your cardio or endurance workouts outside—walk, run, hike, or outdoor bodyweight training.
• Soak up Vitamin D to boost your mood and bone health.
• If you haven’t tried something new in a while and have been stuck in the same routine for years, give a new activity a shot like cycling or a local sports league, to keep things fun, exciting, and challenging.

 Allergy-Proof Your Workouts 

• If seasonal allergies hit hard, workout earlier in the day before pollen peaks. Earlier in the same is more optimal for sleep and regulating your circadian rhythm. 

Strength & Mobility for Warmer Months 

• Focus on mobility work to stay pain-free, especially if increasing activity or ramping up with summer sports. 
• Strength training helps build your strength and prepare for summer activities like cycling, running, soccer, or hiking. 

Recovery & Sleep Optimization 

• Brighter mornings and longer days can mess with your sleep, do your best to continue to stick to a routine as best as you can to keep energy and focus up.
• Recovery tools like foam rolling, stretching, and massage can keep you injury-free, and limber and boost your daily productivity and energy

Spring is about renewal, and getting a fresh start—make the most of it by prioritizing your health earlier in the day!

Something that has also been coming up a fair bit lately in the Collective is fasting, specifically a 24-hour or 72-hour fast – spring is also a great time to incorporate either into your weekly routine. 

Something I like forward 1-2x a week is a spring and fall digestion reset.

Want a total Metabolic reset?

Give a 24-hour fast a try (different from intermittent fasting), it helps reset digestion, improve insulin sensitivity, and support fat loss. If you already have experience with this fasting window, I would suggest starting at 5pm on a Friday to 5pm on a Saturday. You want to avoid any heavy activities, it also helps if you’re not working. 

Consider taking it to the next level if you’re feeling up for the challenge…

Try a 72-hour fast (not advised if you’re pregnant or on any medications) – this is great for deeper autophagy – the body’s natural process of cleaning out damaged cells and regenerating new, healthier ones. It helps with cellular repair, reduces inflammation, and also contributes to longevity.

Start slow and listen to your body!

Want a second opinion on your routine to stay on track? 

CLICK HERE to schedule a free 20-minute strategy call here and I’d be happy to share some feedback and provide suggestions. 

Stay active, stay strong! 

Stay healthy,