Move Well
ARE YOU MOVING?
Our spine is made for movement. This helps in a better flow of nerve and blood throughout the body system.
However, we are all guilty of putting exercise to the bottom of our never ending to-do list…
While you may not be able to reduce time for other daily commitments, it is worth trying to squeeze exercise into your routine! Every bit helps - Think of it as setting yourself up for better long-term health.
Here are some benefits of being active:
reduce your risk of heart attack
gives you more energy & boost your concentration and alertness
help you manage your weight
lower your blood pressure
make your bones and muscles stronger
help you sleep better
improve your mood and help give you a positive outlook on life
How to fit activities into your life?
Prefer exercising in a block session?
Try exercising early in the morning before you get busy.
Schedule your exercise session in your calendar. (you are more likely to plan other things around it!)
Exercise with someone else (It is much harder to cancel when you feel that you are letting someone down)
Choose an exercise that you really enjoy - this is the key motivation to keep you going
Prefer short burst of exercises without messing up your day?
Consider walking or ride your bike to go somewhere.
Get off the bus one or two stops earlier, or park a little further and walk briskly to your destination.
Instead of calling or emailing a colleague at work, walk to their workstation.
If you’re stuck at your work desk, stretch your legs out in front of you, raise your arms or roll those shoulders
Organise to have a sit-stand desk
Take the stairs whenever you can, instead of the lift or escalator.
If multi-tasking is your thing…
While waiting in line, balance on one foot for a few seconds, then the other.
While talking on the phone, stand up and do a few leg raises or toe stands.
While waiting for the kettle to boil, do a few wall push-ups or calf stretches.
When you brush your teeth, do 10 squats.
While watching television, do stretches and core exercises, or pedal a stationary bike.
*Disclosure: Not all tips will work for everyone, so choose a few things that suits your body and your routine.
Remember…
Sometimes, the first step to take is to get in touch with a healthcare professional to discuss your health goals and ways to achieve them.