Foundational Pillar #4: Movement

“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.”

-George Bernard Shaw

The fourth foundational pillar of health and wellness is movement. 

Do you want to age well?

Do you want to be able to get on the ground with your kids? Your grandkids?

Do you want to be able to walk without a walker?

Do you want to be able to run and jump when you are older? 

Do you want to prevent brittle and weak bones? Arthritis?

Assuming you all answered yes to these, let me tell you the secret to being able to maintain high body functioning and optimal strength as we age…
MOVEMENT

Now notice I said movement and not exercise. 

I choose to recommend movement instead of exercise to people because some people shut down when they hear or read the word exercise. 

Some people feel overwhelmed when they are told to start exercising. 
So I recommend movement. 

Due to our regular 9-5 lifestyles the average human no longer moves the body the way it was designed to move. Decreased movement leads to stiff joints, slower digestion, decreased metabolism and weaker bones. 

And the easiest, most cost effective way to do this is?

Walking
Just by adding daily walks to your daily routine you can improve the functioning of your joints, digestive track, and metabolism tremendously! 

Start with a 10 minute walk daily and build yourself up to one 30 minute - 1 hour walk everyday. 

Walking outside is great because you get the sunshine and vitamin D but if you can’t get outside treadmills, stair masters, ellipticals and walking pads are fantastic options. 

I just want you to start moving your body.