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For most of us, our lifestyles cause us to sit down more than moving around and our bodies are not built for such sedentary existence. If we think about how much we sit down, it is quite staggering – at work, in the car, on public transport, watching tv, computer games, social surfing, listening to music, eating and so on! If you regularly have a lack of movement, this will lower your immunity, cause lethargy, a lack of motivation and increase the risk of lifestyle diseases and premature mortality. Our bodies are designed to move so leading a sedentary lifestyle can have a significant impact on the functioning of our bodies. We burn fewer calories and our metabolism slows down, our heart becomes weaker (it is a muscle that needs to be exercised too!), it affects our blood flow, nerve cells, joints, elasticity of our skin, our backbone and so the list goes on! It can also affect our mental health with a higher risk of depression and anxiety. The use of Intentional Movement also boosts blood flow, stabilizes blood sugar levels, reduces LDL (bad cholesterol), mental stress and physical tension caused by stress and poor posture when you sit all day at a desk, and improves general health and wellbeing overall.
Exercise is movement but not all movement is exercise! Exercise is a physical activity but is something that is planned, structured and usually repetitive and is carried out to maintain or improve our fitness levels. Movement is also a physical activity but is something we all do every day. Movement is about not staying in the same position for too long and it is just as important as exercise.
Being sedentary is literally killing us! Recent statistics show that half of us are either pre diabetic or diabetic, one in 3 will develop heart disease or cancer, one in four of us have some kind of mental disorder and one in 14 will develop Alzheimers, a number that is doubling every 5 years! Regular movement plays a key role in avoiding the above, with studies suggesting that regular movement can not only help reduce the chance of serious illness, but also boosts our immune function, reducing the risk of falling ill or dying from infectious diseases by 37%.
With the 12-Week Challenge you will receive a variety of movement and exercise options. Here are some you can do every day...
You do not need lots of weights and equipment. To work all the major muscles in the body you just need yourself. We weigh enough to be able to make an impact without having to pick up any weights. Freestanding squats or lunges, press ups and engaging your core, will all keep these muscles active. If you want a little resistance, maybe invest in a kettle bell.
As with all movement, start slow and do not exceed your body limits.
If you're having difficulty with your movement plan, or simply want to develop a more complex plan, reach out to Saniyyah here...
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