Movement burns calories, helps you feel stronger, gives you energy, helps you sleep, the list goes on. There are a million reasons why you should move more. Begin by adding more movement into your day everyday and then go from there.
Imagine picking up your grandchildren with out wincing in pain, or walking a whole round of golf. Imagine running after your children on the trail and catching them – not that you wouldn’t let them win. Imagine playing a game of backyard football and not hurting so bad the next day you are confined to the couch. Imagine having the strength to get the milk off the bottom shelf of the refrigerator and reaching up for a glass without worry. Imagine sleeping through the night, or life with less stress. You can do these things and more. You just have to want to move!
Begin by adding in activity all day long – park and walk, run your errands literally, plant a garden, spring clean the house, etc. Then begin adding activity with more intensity. Walk with purpose, add intervals into your regular cardio routine, add strength training (or cardio) if you don’t already do one or the other. It is a good idea to meet with a personal trainer who can help you determine what your exercise routine should look like to reach your fitness goals. (See 5 Reasons to Hire a Trainer from a previous post).
Set your sights on what type of healthy life you’d like to live. Are you looking to add strength, lose weight, gain endurance, reduce stress? Let your vision be your guide to moving more every day!
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