When the snow arrives, don’t forget that shoveling is movement too! Clearing the driveway or sidewalk gets your legs, arms, shoulders, and core working while getting you outside. You don’t need a gym to get movement in. Sometimes, the workout is waiting right outside your door...
Going to a club and dancing for a few hours can turn movement into something that doesn’t feel like exercise. Dance, walk around, move with your friends, and enjoy the music—you might be surprised how much you move without watching the clock. Sometimes the best workout is the...
You don’t have to be “good” at a sport to enjoy it. Pick something you’ve never tried—pickleball, rock climbing, tennis, swimming, kickboxing, or even roller skating—and give yourself permission to be a beginner. Trying a new sport can challenge your body in a completely...
Most everyday movement happens forward—walking, jogging, or climbing stairs. But your body also benefits from moving side to side. Try adding a little lateral movement to your day: • Take a few side steps while warming up • Try gentle lateral lunges • Shuffle side to side...
Exercise doesn’t have to feel like a workout. Try making movement into a little game—put on your favorite song and see how much you can move before it ends, take a “dance break” between tasks, or challenge yourself to explore a new walking route. When movement feels playful...
Your body doesn’t need the same workout every day. Try adding a new type of movement to your routine—go for a bike ride, try swimming, play pickleball, take a dance class, or explore a new hiking trail. Doing activities you genuinely enjoy can make movement feel less like a...