10/08/2022
How to “re-think” exercise & have more fun with it!
1. Exercise is movement, not minutes.
Think of exercise as simply moving your body.
This can be a ten minute walk during a break at work, a few light yoga poses or a quick Tabata session to get blood flowing and provide a nice boost of energy. Running, biking, weightlifting etc. work just as well, but if none of these activities are a good fit for you physically or mentally, just seek to maximise movement throughout the day.
2. Exercise does not require blood, sweat and tears.
We see it all the time: new workout routines guaranteed to “blast fat” and make us ripped—fast. Now, programs like these can certainly work depending on your health goals.
The bottom line: seek to discover ways to be active that you enjoy and will keep practicing regularly!
3. Exercise can be short and sweet.
Our bodies can only endure so much exercise before showing signs of fatigue and breakdown.
Utilise the “short and sweet” mantra to open up numerous time slots in your day for a little movement. This can be as simple as a few standing squats or lunges (or other bodyweight exercises for core strength), short sprints up and down the block, Tabatas, or even running up and down the stairs a few times!
4. Exercise can help you “tune in” to your body.
Through shifting your mindset toward exercise by adopting these five principles, you will now tune in and work with, rather than against your body, and listen to when it wants to be pushed, and when it needs rest.
5. Exercise is rewarding.
It is not punishment, nor a gruelling task waiting to be conquered each day. We are all meant to move, and the more frequently we do so the better off we are in terms of our health, mental clarity and overall vitality.