Embrace Daily Movement: The Key to an Active Lifestyle
Whether in the office full-time, in a hybrid model, or in WFH (Work From Home), we often overlook or find the time for proper daily movement. Today we’ll explore the benefits of daily movement, how to seamlessly incorporate it into your daily routine, and actionable tips for staying active!
Revisiting the Benefits of Daily Movement
We are all aware of the advantages of daily movement and the effects of regular physical activity on both our physical and mental well-being from improving cardiovascular health and boosting mood to enhancing cognitive function and promoting restful sleep. Furthermore, daily movement can help with stress reduction, anxiety management, and improved self-esteem, emphasizing the impact of an active lifestyle. The benefits are wide-ranging and indisputable.
Integrating Movement into Your Daily Routine
We need to look at practical strategies for integrating movement into our everyday lives. Whether it involves setting a timer on your phone as a reminder to get up for your office chair every twenty minutes, taking a brisk walk during breaks, cycling to work, or incorporating yoga sessions into evenings, identifying activities aligned with our interests and schedules will be key. Take an evening to jot these ideas down and discover ways your schedule and movement can overlap. Additionally, our CG Zest Wellness platform provides innovative solutions for staying active, even during sedentary pursuits like television viewing, facilitating the incorporation of movement into daily routines. By establishing achievable goals to suit your needs and preferences, sustainable habits that prioritize health and well-being can be achieved.
Tips for Sustaining Every Day Movement
Overcoming Common Barriers to Fitting In Movement:
Lack of time: Schedule movement just as you would a meeting in your calendar. Even short bursts of exercise can be effective.
Lack of motivation: Find activities you enjoy and remind yourself of your reasons for wanting to be active, whether it's improving your health, reducing stress, or boosting your mood.
Limited access to facilities: Get creative with at-home workouts using bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or household items like chairs and stairs.
Bad weather: Have a backup plan for indoor workouts on rainy or cold days, such as following an exercise video online or doing a yoga session in your living room.
Staying Motivated and Accountable:
Set SMART goals: Make your fitness goals Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound to give yourself clear direction and motivation.
Find a movement buddy or accountability partner: Add them as your friend and set up step challenges on the CG Zest Wellness Platform
Celebrate achievements: Recognize and celebrate your successes, whether it's hitting a new personal best, completing a challenging workout, or sticking to your routine consistently.
Reward yourself: Celebrate movement milestones and achievements with rewards such as new workout gear, a massage, or a relaxing bath.
Track your progress: Use the CG Zest Wellness platform to track your movement, progress, and achievements to stay motivated and see how far you've come.
By implementing these tips and tricks, you can fit in the movement your body deserves all while maintaining motivation and accountability in your fitness journey.
Sources
Benefits of Physical Activity - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tips for Getting Active - American Heart Association
Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity - Mayo Clinic
