Simple Tips to Being a Healthier You
You can't believe 2022 is coming to an end, but you have the opportunity to start your journey to better health with the wellness tips and health information you received from Murphy Chiropractic this past year.
Before we let you go into the wildlands in 2023, let's talk about how to keep your body active. Everybody has wondered, "Who has the time?" You might work the night shift, have kids, or you may be a student trying to get a degree. But, no matter what your situation, you are not the only one struggling to find ways to make exercise work within your busy schedule.
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Finding ways to keep your body active today and every day is key to staying healthy. It's much easier than you might think.
Why you should keep your body moving
It is easy to fall asleep on the couch after a long day. It's important to make conscious choices to move more.
The movement has many benefits, including:
More muscles - You have more than 600 muscles in your body. You can strengthen your muscles by moving more. This in turn helps improve coordination, stability and balance. Stretching is good for your muscles, and helps you stay healthy!
Stronger bones – Although you may not believe there is a way to strengthen your bones, the truth is that exercise helps build stronger and more durable bones. Walking, which is a simple weight-bearing activity, can support your bones.
Increased range of motion – Moving more encourages joint flexibility and increases your range of motion. This is a winning combination.
Better cognition - It's good for your brain to include more movement in your day. Exercise can help support brain structures that decline with age.
Improve your heart health - One of the greatest reasons to get moving more is to improve your health. Regular exercise can lower your risk of developing heart disease.
Improve your breathing - It doesn't take a lot of intense exercises to improve your lung function. Moving more helps your lungs function better and increases your respiratory endurance.
You can use an app on your phone to track your steps daily and set a goal of 10,000 per day if you want to quantify your movements.
Here are some tips to help you move more
You can make small daily decisions that will help you move more. These are some of the easiest decisions you can make to increase your daily pedometer reading.
Use the stairs instead of an elevator - This is an oldie, but it's still a great idea. It's simple and allows for more movement.
Park far away. While you might spend some time looking for a spot in the nearby parking lot, you might want to change your behavior. It is possible to move more in your day by choosing a spot further away from the entrance. As long as it is safe and well-lit, this will help.
Move during TV viewing - While you may be tempted to curl up in front of the TV, those who are looking to get more movement into their day will find TV the best time to do so. During commercial breaks, you can move in place, stretch or do some yoga poses. You can also move the entire time you are watching a 30-minute episode on your favorite TV show.
Do the chores around your house as exercise. Do not view vacuuming, mopping, or sorting laundry as chores. They are opportunities to move more in your day.
Stand whenever possible - Standing is a simple way to increase your movement throughout the day. Stand when you are on the phone, getting ready to go, or drying your hair.
Don't drive, walk - If your routine involves driving around in a car, you might consider taking a bike or walking instead.
Conclusion
You can easily incorporate more movement into the day in many easy ways. You can make small changes that will have a big impact on your overall health and well-being. As we come to the end of the year, let's make this a year in which you commit to making small changes to improve your overall health.
Remember that good health does not have to end on December 31st. You can always add any ideas you haven't implemented in the past 12 months to your next year. It's never a bad idea to incorporate healthy habits into your life.
