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Embracing Minimalism in Fitness: Doing Less, Achieving More
We have been talking a lot about a minimalist approach to many area of health and fitness lately as evidenced in our recent 10K steps article and movement snacks. That can be tough living in a world where we often equate more with, well… more! As we talk about doing less (minimalism in exercise and nutritional habit focus, 10K steps versus grueling workouts, movement snacks, etc) it becomes apparent that life isn’t always about going all in for any one area but doing enough to get the returns we need for our goals. Most of us have confused what professional athletes or full time health and fitness influencers do with what is imperative for optimal wellness. However, doing less with better focus and intent may indeed help you achieve more in the long run. Want to know how to do less and get more for yourself?…
DIY Mobility - Movement Snacks - Easy Hip Motion for Keyboard Warriors
Let's face it: many of us sit too much and we're all a bit stiff and tight after sitting for long periods (except for my energetic 2-year-old, of course). But what if I told you that taking small breaks to move throughout your day could make a significant impact on how you feel and move—not to mention giving your mental health a boost? “Movement snacks”, AKA small 3-5 minute (or other shorter to longer duration) bite size movement breaks to get up and get some motion are incredibly underutilized. Many of us are stuck in the thought that it needs to be a tough workout or really long brisk walk or cardio to make an impact on how your body feels. The thing, is, 3-5 minutes every 1-2 hours makes up almost 20-60 minutes of extra motion each day that you may not be getting to help your body be its best.
Do You Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day? + Movement Snacks
Depending on who you ask, walking 🚶♀️10K steps a day is paramount for some pretty significant improvement in health vs disease and mortality outcomes. We pick this apart a little and discuss what you can focus on instead. What if you can’t walk 10K steps every day? Here are some practical tips to integrate more movement into your day.