Just sitting there and grinding it out is actually counterproductive.
It would be much better for you to go out and have a nice walk.
And when we move and give space for the brain to bring up some creative ideas to the surface to bubble up to the mind, then we can surprise ourselves.
So, ever wonder why exercise has to feel so, quote bad?
Okay, so maybe you're that rare person who found a way to move your body that you love and you just can't wait to do.
But for most people, it's a have to do, not a can't wait to do.
But what if that could be different?
And what if it wasn't just that mandatory daily or five day a week exercise bout, but rather more about moving your body in kinder, gentler, dare I say, even more joyful ways throughout the day that really made a difference.
And what if avoiding movement and just keeping on keeping on was doing a level of damage to everything from your physical health to your mental health, risk for disease, weight, ability, and even brain function and work performance and relationships that you really didn't want to happen?
That's what we're diving into in today's fourth installment of our January Jumpstart series on movement.
As usual, I will tee up the conversation with some observations from the wacky and wonderful world of movement.
So for those who don't know, in the past few lives I actually owned a fitness and yoga facility at a teacher training center, was trained in a wide range of modalities, and I have a pretty contrarian take on a lot of the industry and how it should be serving people differently when it comes to exercise and movement.
I'm excited to share that take, and then I'll turn things over to our two guest experts, Doctor Jennifer Heise and Doctor Gabrielle Lyon, to provide scientific insights and practical guidance to really help you reframe exercise and movement as an act of self care, not torture.
And you'll also discover how to tap the powerful mind body connection through joyful movement, even microbursts of activity that energize your cognition and prevent disease by building muscle and resilience.
So imagine being able to unlock your brain's creativity, strengthen your body's self defenses, and extend health span through really doable tips that you can start today.
Doctor hyes and lion really empower us to gain control over our well being through a mindset shift.
Small steps create big rewards when we simply listen to what our bodies need.
So excited to share this deep dive in our January jumpstart series into movement with you.
I'm Jonathan Fields, and this is good life project.
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