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No time to get your steps in? Here’s how to hit 10,000 steps without leaving the house

5 of the best exercises you can ever do

Today, make the decision to go in search of smells that make you smile… Breathe deeply, giving your nose a treat, and a workout. The EXPLORE activities in my book give you a reminder that our senses are a route to enjoying a moment of presence... Read more about how to Have the Best Year of Your Life, here: https://bit.ly/4hnUdAd

Discover the benefits of morning walks for health and fitness. I've been walking pretty much every morning since 2017. In my first year alone I walked over 3 million steps. In this video, I share the 3 reasons I walk in the morning. Let's Build Health & Fitness - Join Our Newsletter Today and receive the free Walk for Health Guidebook! Sign Up Today! https://bit.ly/2WDbX5I Did you know Walking is the most popular exercise in the U.S., with 30% of Americans participating, according to a 2016 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Source: https://lnkd.in/gN68NpBb ) - But starting and maintaining a successful daily walking practice for your health and fitness can be quite challenging. That's why we've developed our course "Walk Toward Fitness" to guide you through every step of the process, from getting started to staying consistent and achieving your fitness goals through daily walking. If you've ever considered taking a step toward better fitness, I invite you to explore more about our course at this link: https://lnkd.in/gq6NSUNh Your feedback is invaluable! We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, ideas, or comments below, and let's continue to inspire each other on our paths to wellness. If you ever need guidance or support, don't hesitate to reach out. We recently wrote a blog post that might interest you here - Unlock Your Full Potential with Cardio, Strength Training, Sleep, and Nutrition - https://bit.ly/49ibCFpv

Are you looking after your hands? Here, I'm talking more of function than form.  Yes, we will use hand cream, we'll do our nails, but do we need to care for our hands a bit more - the function?  - I was out walking this morning in the park and there were my hands, by my side not doing very much, a bit of swinging.  - It made me think I’m exercising a lot of my body; my arms are working but not my hands, so here's some ideas for the next time you go out walking. Exercising your hands while walking - Open your hand, wide, then give it a stretch ensuring you separate your fingers wide stretching them, close to a light grasp, open them again - stretching them - watch the natural spread of your fingers (mine are a bit uneven like my ring finger is out of sorts with its neighbours). - Closing, opening with a lovely stretch - feel a good stretch. Stretch enough so you can actually feel your palm and your fingers stretching.  - Straight fingers - stretch them out, then move in and out as if playing the piano, one finger at a time - this is a great mindfulness idea it you need a break - finger watching!  Do a run with your straight fingers.  - Of course, you can have a silent piano session running up and down the keyword with softly flexed fingers. Play your favourite tune! (or sing along with Max Bygraves below)  - Of course, we can do a bit of shaking, really good after we've done a stretch. Shake out your hands.  - Add a few wrist circles, clockwise and anti-clockwise. And this is all while I'm walking in the park.  We’re not making any special routine we are not taking time.  Because we are just walking! ·       What about when you’re stood having a chat?  ·       or waiting for the kettle to boil?  ·       or the website to load? Rings and Bracelets Here is another self-care for looking after your hands. It's called rings and bracelets.  - Just imagine you're trying to push a ring onto your finger. One hand is turning the ring so it will slide onto the finger of your opposite hand.   - Do this with each finger, nothing too hard you're just waking up the nerve ending and giving the muscles a gentle massage.  - Then swap to your other hand. As you're walking along - intermit this with that hand stretch above. Time to put on your bracelets!  - Now imagine you have a bracelet, it's a little bit tight and you want to push it over your hand, as your finger and thumbs get together, and gently up over your wrist and up your forearm.  - Then swap to the other hand. Any time you are sitting, and your hands are not working, you can do some of these exercises. Hands - we need to take care of them. #naturalhealth #exerciseismedicine #naturalpainsolutions #handtherapy https://lnkd.in/dKU4HPf8

You can make decisions with different parts of your body! In this Keynote we review the different ways we can check in with our body to make decisions. #headstart, #earlychildhood, #keynotespeaker, #conference, #professionaldevelopment, #yoga https://lnkd.in/eifXXaFh

Exercise Is Powerful

What is holistic exercise and how can it benefit us?👇https://ow.ly/HTZn50Sng2l

3&4 /45 Ways to apply your #JFDI 3. Move! Whether it's #𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, #𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, #𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, or playing #𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, just get your #𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 in #𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻."
#𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 #𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 releases endorphins & also boosts blood flow to the brain, enhancing cognitive function and creativity, making it an effective way to reduce stress and boost mood.
What type of physical activity do you enjoy the most, and how can you make it a regular part of your routine? 4. Connect with nature to reconnect with yourself.
Spending time in #nature has been shown to reduce #stress, improve #mood, and increase feelings of well-being. Exposure to green spaces can also enhance #creativity and #cognitive function.
When was the last time you immersed yourself in nature, and what activities in the great outdoors can help you reconnect with your inner self?