All too often busy daily schedules get in the way of doing what we are made to do, which is move! Aside from the cardiovascular benefits of exercise, we also gain ease of mobility and flexibility. The body as a structure is made to move and doesn’t like being held in sedentary positions, or in times of inactivity. The body adapts to postures that it is held in most often which in todays’ society usually means that slouched posture at a desk, in the car, or on the couch. It really is a ‘use it or lose it’ scenario. And as we age we also lose elasticity in soft tissues which leads to gradual joint and muscle tightening, which you may feel as difficulty putting your socks on in the morning or bending to pick up the kids toys off the floor.
Move, move, move!
So do some good for your body and move! Whether it be getting out of your desk every half hour for a couple of minutes to stretch, going for a 20-30min walk, playing sport, or doing something active instead of sitting on the couch after work. The options are limitless, you just have to make the effort to do it. Your body will thank you for it!
By Craig Torr
I write for this magazine to hopefully part some knowledge to help steer people toward better health.
