“THOSE WHO DO NOT FIND TIME FOR EXERCISE WILL HAVE TO FIND TIME FOR ILLNESS. -Edward Stanley
Ahhh, exercise…you had to know that it would pop up during these 31 days. Daily exercise is one of the top contributors to optimal health. You pretty much have to live under a rock to NOT know this. But knowing and doing are two different things. We, as a society, struggle to make exercise part of our daily lives. {Guilty over here.} It’s ironic, really, since we should have MORE time to do things (like exercise) because of all the technology at our fingertips, but we just aren’t making it happen.
Oh hey, I’ve got a great idea!!! Since we are getting up half an hour (or even an hour) earlier in the morning (hi there Day 7) this would be a great time to get that workout out of the way. {I know, I’m sooo smart!} Personally, I have never been good at making myself workout at home, but I have friends who do and love it. There are literally TONS of workouts out there, from yoga all the way to kickboxing, that can be streamed to your computer, tv or even your phone.I have a rebounder that I try to jump on for 30 minutes every day, in addition to any workout sessions I have planned. That way I know, no matter what, I’m moving my body (and sweating) every day.
Exercise doesn’t have to be running on a treadmill or going to the gym for an hour each day, there are countless ways you can move your body and break a sweat. Walking your dog counts. Walking your kids, especially if your pushing them in a big honking stroller {shew} counts. Taking the stairs instead of the elevator at work, it counts. Parking at the far end of the parking lot and booking it to the store instead of driving around for 5+ minutes looking for Rock Star parking. {Looking at myself here} Yep, it counts. Basically, if you are breaking a sweat, it counts. Here’s an interesting post from the Huffington Post about what kind of toxins are released when you sweat {bleh}…in case you needed a little more motivation.
So get out (or in) and move your body. Your good health will be all the thanks you need.
Light and Love,
♥k