#15 - Because your body was made to move

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If your job is sedentary, you're not alone.  As we increase our use of technology and conveniences, we sit more.  We sit all day and feel exhausted afterward.  Our back and shoulders hurt even though we’ve done nothing physical to warrant the pain.  We get cold and run space heaters when the room temperature is set at what should be comfortable.  We get headaches from staring at the computer and go home weary and sit in front of the TV.  We go through the drive-thru on our way home instead of walking inside.  When we finally crawl into bed and turn off the light our minds keep going.  We don’t sleep, or the sleep we do get is restless.  It’s a vicious cycle that we need to end. 

If you used to like to ride your bike, go swimming, hike, or snowboard, how did you feel afterward?  Your muscles and body are warm.  You don’t feel stiff.  Energized, you’re confident and proud of yourself.  This is how you feel after a workout, with your blood pumping providing oxygen and energy.

We are made to move.  Our bodies are made to move.  So let's get moving. What are you waiting for? It won’t get better until you do something about it.

Crys

 

 

More, more, more:

In order to accomplish the basic requirements for daily physical activity one should do 30 minutes of activity that will raise the heart to 50-90% of its maximum capacity (MHR) using large muscles. In other words it should make the individual warm & slightly out of breath. This can be broken down into 3 x 10 minute sessions.

Which type are you?

You can vary your vibe depending on what time you decide to exercise. We are unique and who we are will determine when we have our peak energy levels.

• The early bird — makes you feel like you've embraced the day.
• The in-betweener — gives you a quick time out and breather to help re-align during the day.
• The wind down — chills you out and set you up for a super-relaxed evening.
• The achiever — makes you feel like you have accomplished the impossible.

Choose exercise to suit your mood

• Aggressive — kickboxing, martial arts, aerobics.
• Interactive — hockey, touch rugby, squash, tennis.
• Tactical — rock climbing, golf, skate boarding.
• Endurance — walking, running, spinning.
• Solo — canoeing, swimming, biking.
• Aesthetic — trampolining, dancing, surfing.
• Relaxing — yoga, tai chi, gardening.