Mini Post: Elevated Activity
I want to encourage you to engage in more "Elevated Activity" -- which is a fancy way of saying exercise.
Our modern lifestyle is way too inert for the composition of our bodies. I personally spend hours in front of a computer. It isn't good. Our muscles, bones, connective tissue, internal organs, and brain cells all need us to move.
When I talk to clients about getting more elevated activity into their week, I give them this perspective on what our bodies need:
Aerobic Exercise - exercise that elevates your heart rate for over 20 minutes
Functional Exercise - a combination of strength training, core conditioning, and balance work
Stretching - releasing tension from muscles
Mindful Exercise - being aware of your body as you move
Here are some ways to organize your exercise time:
Do fast walking OR running OR fast swimming > minimun 20 minutes.
PLUS
Yoga OR all of the following: Tai Chi/Qi Gong AND Stretching AND Strength Training
YES! A well-rounded yoga class incorporates mindful movement, balance work, core conditioning, overall stretching, and strength training.
So you could get all you need from just doing fast walking and yoga classes.
I obviously think yoga is really good for us all! I have been doing physical yoga practices for 35 years, and I am in better shape - with less pain - than I have ever been before. I have helped people in wheelchairs, elite athletes, and everyone in between to adapt yoga practices to work for them. I'm happy to help you! Let me know if you would like to talk about it. Schedule a FREE 30-minute consultation
