The good news is that with advancements in science and medicine, more people are living longer than ever before. The bad news is that with advancements in science and medicine, more people are living longer than ever before. With your current habits around food, movement and thought, what do your 90’s look like to you? Is it good news, or bad news?
Category: Exercise
Today’s Healthy Dose – Give Me More
It’s that time again. If you have time to read this message, you have time to stand up and give me 20 more wall push ups. Ready, set, go! (Yes, now) (No, not later, now) (Enough with the excuses, do it now!)
Today’s Healthy Dose – The Stairs Called
They said you’ve been neglecting them 😦
Today’s Healthy Dose – Yoga
Sure it can make you stronger and more flexible, but did you know that yoga prevents the breakdown of cartilage in your joints? Or that it helps fluid to move through your lymph system? It also lowers your blood sugar, helps you get a better night’s sleep, and boosts your immune system. It’s strength from the inside out. Kinda makes you want to try it, huh?
Today’s Healthy Dose – Every Step
Think walking is the lazy man’s exercise? Each step you take requires the use of 200 muscles! How many times have you used all of those muscles already today? Your body thanks you 🙂
Today’s Healthy Dose – The Life of Crash
Crash is our dog. He’s in peak physical condition. He never gets angry. And he has no stress. Crash eats nutritious food, runs, basks in the sun, curls into a warm blanket for naps, and snuggles up to as many people as he can find. Maybe he’s on to something…
Today’s Healthy Dose – Inspiration
We all have stuff we SHOULD do (like exercise). But inspiration often comes from doing the things we want to do (like baking avocado brownies), then tacking that should do stuff onto the end. You know, while you’re in the “doing” zone…
(Like getting those brownies into the oven, then walking for 20 minutes while you wait for them to bake. Brownies and exercise? It’s win-win!)
Today’s Healthy Dose – 5 Minutes
That’s all it takes to stretch a little, breathe a little, walk a little, or exert your muscles a little. Do that a few times today. I promise you’ll be glad you did.
Today’s Healthy Dose – Please Stand Up
Even if is’t only for a second, just standing up then sitting down 20 – 30 times a day improves your posture, strengthens your core, keeps your joints mobile, and enhances your mood. Who’d a thought?
Today’s Healthy Dose – 3 Seconds
Whether sitting or standing, take the next 3 seconds to help yourself feel refreshed…
- Second 1 – Reach your arms long in front of you, using one hand to grab the fingers on the other hand. Then breathe out as you round your back.
- Second 2 – Take a deep breath in as you lengthen your spine and your raise your arms over head.
- Second 3 – Let out a big breath as you let go of your hands, then lower straight arms to your sides.
Still feeling a little tense? What’s another 3 seconds in the course of your day? 😉
A Healthy Dose 