This Body was Made for Movement

Unless you’ve been under a rock for the past few years, you know sitting all day is the new smoking. Our bodies were built for movement…and I mean beyond the daily sprint down the subway stairs and your 20 minute Saturday jog. Our bodies are meant for organic, sporadic movement throughout the day.
We’ve all observed how people in other countries like France, Spain, Italy and Asia drink wine and eat red meat, bread, dairy and pasta, yet often live longer, have lower levels of depression, higher levels of happiness and seem effortlessly trim….without hitting the local Equinox. That’s because they are moving throughout the day….be it yoga or stretching in the morning, taking a long walk at lunch, carrying groceries home after work, playing with their children or dancing with their partner after dinner. It doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you are moving daily.
Why Move
Besides the fact that it just FEELS good, how about increased cognitive function, reduced risk of dementia, reduced levels of depression, increased weight loss, improved mood and levels of happiness, decreased levels of stress, longevity, detoxing, reduction of pain/soreness, and slowing the aging process?
Without sounding too much like a bio-hacker, I have to attribute my increased energy, stamina, mood, mental cognition, resilience, and ability to deal with stress to my daily movement. I get amazing insights and find my creativity peaks during my morning workouts and long walks.
What This Looks Like on an Average Day
I get up early, do a 30 minute workout (a bit of cardio, stretching, crunches) and then I just incorporate as much movement into my day as possible via walking meetings and calls when possible, taking a walk at lunch and/or after work. I also make it a point to drink a ton of water. This not only keeps me hydrated, it serves as a natural reminder to get up to walk to the restroom on a frequent basis. Here are a few other ideas on how you can incorporate more movement into your day.
