No matter what level of fitness you have, you can always improve by taking a step in the right direction. Little bursts of activity add up to a sense of accomplishment, a much-needed mental health break and a physical break from just sitting, sitting, sitting.
Because of today's technology-driven lifestyle, our lives are convenient. That can be a nice thing but not without its down side. We sit for such long stretches with no need (or desire) to get up. This has become a health problem. Sitting is now considered a disease with long-term health problems like obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Adding in a five or ten minute walk mid-morning and mid-afternoon is what I am suggesting. Parking your vehicle further from the door every time you run an errand counts. If you have a dog, your best friend and you could benefit from more time exploring outside in the fresh air. Getting off the bus one stop sooner than your destination could add the extra steps (10,000 per day is recommended) you might need. What about all those tv commercials? That is also the time to do something good for yourself. Use those intervals as a reminder that you've got to get up and get moving. Stretching, going up and down the stairs, taking out the trash would all help.
Even if you go to the gym and make a regular workout part of your routine, which is fabulous, you still need to keep moving throughout the day. We all need to stop being so sedentary and start being active throughout our busy lives. The benefits for both body and mind are real.
We have been talking about how important it is to find ME TIME...quality moments to yourself that make you feel good about who you are. These mini physical, active bursts of fitness fit the bill.
The better you feel, the better you do.
The better you feel, the more you want to do.
The better you feel, the more fulfilling life you are leading.
After all, that is the point.
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