Earlier this week we motivated you to get moving and noted that any movement is better than no movement at all – this is so true! Any physical activity is beneficial and by just incorporating small changes into your day to day routine you have a greater chance of benefiting from them.
Moderate amounts of physical activity can greatly improve healthy and quality of life. Just move more to experience any or all of the following:
- Increased stamina
- Increased energy
- Increased cardiovascular health
- Increased bone and joint health
- Increased strength
- Improved posture
- Increased ability to perform activities of daily living
- Increased digestion
- Improved hormonal function
- Increased flexibility
- Prevention of injuries
- Aid in the prevention of falls
- Increase in lean body mass
- Decrease in fat mass
- Greater psychological well-being