Work-rest balance is the best prevention of a condition commonly called "burnout" and which is familiar to most modern working people. Our body needs to recuperate, so even our favorite work needs to be paused periodically. But this needs to be done correctly, so that you don't have to "rest from rest" later.

1. Change of scenery

If you have ever spent your well-deserved vacation, say, on renovating your apartment or your dacha, then you will agree - this is not a vacation. Weekends (long or regular - it doesn't matter), spent within familiar walls, are also unlikely to help you recharge your batteries.

The best way to switch off is to is to change the scenery by going to another city, even if it is not far away and for a short time. In this case, you will not be tempted to perform labor feats during your legal weekend. Surprisingly, even a simple “change of scenery” around has a beneficial effect on your mood and overall emotional background, allowing you to take a break from the daily routine.

The best option for a healthy vacation is to visit a sanatorium. This can be a short weekend trip to RZD-Health Buran or a full-fledged 2-3 week trip to AZIMUT Health Dolina Narzanov Essentuki – in any case, you will get a great boost of energy and health.

2. Digital detox

"Stop sitting on your phone!" The phrase we so often repeat to our children is directly related to us.

Without noticing it, we look at the computer monitor or smartphone screen almost all day long, which is harmful not only for our eyes, but also for our neuropsychic state. Just imagine how much information, sometimes completely useless, our brain is forced to process every day!

On vacation, try to minimize the time spent on gadgets. You will almost certainly be pleased with the result of this experiment. The best way to stop constantly scrolling the news feed is to take a walk in beautiful corners of nature. For example, in Belokurikha, where RZhD-Health Transsib is located, breathtaking Altai landscapes await you, and in the small cozy Svetlogorsk, where AZIMUT Health Yantar is located, there is a beautiful promenade along the Baltic Sea coast.


3. Fresh air

Lack of oxygen has a detrimental effect on health, but in the frantic pace of modern city life it is not always possible to find even a couple of hours for a walk in the fresh air. Most people limit themselves to the road to the bus stop or car during the work week. 

The RZD-Health Sosnovy Bor sanatorium is located in the midst of a wonderful coniferous forest. The air here is rich in phytoncides, which have bactericidal properties. A walk in a pine forest has a beneficial effect on the respiratory system, fills the blood with oxygen, gives vigor and energy.

Kislovodsk, where the health resort AZIMUT Health Valley Narzanov Kislovodsk is located, is located at an altitude of 1000 m above sea level. The thin mountain air promotes increased blood oxygen saturation, improved sleep and overall well-being.

4. Comfortable physical activity


You don't have to break sports records to feel good. Regular physical activity at a comfortable pace is enough.

Nordic walking is one of the simplest and most physiological types of activity. During training, up to 90% of all body muscles are involved, which helps to normalize weight and increase overall tone. You can go Nordic walking in the sanatoriums RZD-Health Chernomorie, RZD-Health Radon, RZD-Health Dolina Narzanov Nalchik.

Swimming in the pool is perhaps the most enjoyable form of physical activity, accessible at any level of training. Classes strengthen health, improve appearance and mood, increase endurance and performance. The indoor heated pool of the AZIMUT Health Green Guy sanatorium is equipped with hydromassage, and aqua aerobics training is also held here.

5. Relaxing rituals

The life-giving power of SPA therapy is an essential component of quality rest. The treatments not only give beauty, but also have a positive effect on health in general. 

At RZD-Health Zhemchuzhina Zauralya you can enjoy the famous Cleopatra bath based on whey, honey, salt and essential oils. SPA treatments at AZIMUT Health Aquamarin include algae and gel wraps for body shaping, gentle scrubbing with mineral salts, vitamins and natural oils. Qualified massage therapists will offer you a variety of massage types: lymphatic drainage, bamboo, honey, Thai foot massage.

10 May 2024