Do YOU like to Move it?!
Do your remember the movie "Madagascar"? That film still triggers images of my kids jumping and down squealing, "I like to move it, move it. I like to move it, move it. I like to move it, move it. MOVE IT!"
Do you like to move it?
Use it or lose it... this includes our muscles, our flexibility and our strength. We need to be moving around, bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling... in other words active to keep ourselves strong.
This doesn't mean you have to go run a marathon... Do activities you love... walking, cycling, dancing... Making those chores serve an extra purpose: cleaning your house with gusto, raking, vacuuming, scrubbing. Fit it into your daily life: Squats and toe raises by your desk, lunges as you walk to the copier. Arm workout by lifting your baby over your head. Parking farther away and walking the extra distance.
The point is don't get caught up on doing it "right" or perfectly. Don't let yourself stop because you didn't have an hour and a half to work out. Go take a brisk walk while you talk on the phone with a friend. Chase your kids in a park while playing tag. Be brave and take that yoga or pilates or dance class, barre class, zumba class that has intimidated you... I bet you will find that not everyone was staring at you! (wink)
Here's a video that gives some way to get your exercise on!
http://jennifernapier.juiceplus.com/us/en/one-simple-change/physical-activity--get-a-move-on
Do you like to move it?
Use it or lose it... this includes our muscles, our flexibility and our strength. We need to be moving around, bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling... in other words active to keep ourselves strong.This doesn't mean you have to go run a marathon... Do activities you love... walking, cycling, dancing... Making those chores serve an extra purpose: cleaning your house with gusto, raking, vacuuming, scrubbing. Fit it into your daily life: Squats and toe raises by your desk, lunges as you walk to the copier. Arm workout by lifting your baby over your head. Parking farther away and walking the extra distance.
The point is don't get caught up on doing it "right" or perfectly. Don't let yourself stop because you didn't have an hour and a half to work out. Go take a brisk walk while you talk on the phone with a friend. Chase your kids in a park while playing tag. Be brave and take that yoga or pilates or dance class, barre class, zumba class that has intimidated you... I bet you will find that not everyone was staring at you! (wink)
Here's a video that gives some way to get your exercise on!
http://jennifernapier.juiceplus.com/us/en/one-simple-change/physical-activity--get-a-move-on
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