GET BITES OF EXERCISE. My four pillars of health include movement, rest (sleep), diet, and mindfulness. I am sure you are tired of the mantras “you should exercise” or “you should eat better.”
My approach is to meet folks where they are. Exercise does not mean you need to do a triathlon or commit to regular high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Today we focus on movement; more specifically, I want to chat about five ways you can bring small movement practices into your day.
I prefer the small movements throughout the day to the I’ll-work-out-later approach.
1. Park far away
If you can do so safely, consider parking a bit farther from the entrance of wherever you are going. This activity should add to your daily step count but only do it if you are confident it is safe.
2. Take the stairs
We all have heard this one, but do it, and you’ll increase your heart rate. I love that claiming up and down a couple of flights of stairs can help me with balance. Finally, skip the elevator in favor of stairs, and you should increase your leg strength.
3. Use the TV time to move
I am considering moving my stationary bicycle to a space in front of the television. I watch the occasional film, love the Peaky Blinders series, and always take a few moments to stretch. I probably should do more, whether a handful of push-ups here and there or standing on one foot to work on balance.
I probably should pick up some light weights as well. Women (and to a lesser degree, men) are vulnerable to developing weaker bones or osteoporosis.
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