How to Get Moving

Sometimes just getting started moving can be the hardest part. There is the law of inertia that states ‘objects that are at rest remain at rest, objects that are in motion, remain in motion unless acted on by on outside force’.

What is your ‘outside force’?  With regards to your health and well-being, that force can come from your vision. Tap into the energy of a powerful vision, and take a tiny step in the direction you want to go.

If you want to get started but aren’t sure where to start, here are some tips to help you break through the inertia. Making movement fun can is the key to getting, and keeping moving.

Walking. Walking is wonderful because you can do it almost anywhere, nearly anytime, just lace up your shoes and hit the open road, path, or trail.  If you tell yourself that you will just walk for 10 minutes, you may be inspired to keep going.  Even if it ends up being ‘just’ 10 minutes’, it can still have a profound effect on your mood and ability to focus mentally.  10 minutes of walking has been shown to shift perspective, improve circulation, and vanquish a craving.

Dancing. Music can change your mood in nearly an instant. A good beat can change your physiology even before you start tapping your toes. Create a playlist with all of your favorite tunes, and turn it on when you need a boost. If you’ve picked the right songs, you won’t be able to stay still.

Create an obstacle course. When you move your body in different ways, you not only activate lots of different muscles but also support your body in creating a balanced posture and way of moving. Take a different view of your home or yard. Create a course that requires you to climb over, under, and change positions in as many ways as your imagination can come up with. You’ll mix up your muscle memory which will challenge your muscles in different ways and cultivate strength in a variety of positions.

Find new ways to move and you’ll support a healthy and strong body, no matter what your age.