Our Weekly Whimsy -Embrace the Power of natural movements and stretching, ! 💪💃🕺
Published: Sun, 06/25/23
Our
Weekly Whimsy
with Coach Angela Schmidt
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May this find you enjoying a more active lifestyle with others!
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Last
week, we looked into the joy and benefits of sharing and experiencing workouts with others. Â Today, our focus will be introducing and adding four different movements into our routines to keep our bodies moving, flexible, and safe from injuries.Â
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1. Add some spontaneous dance moves to your day! Not only are dance breaks incredibly fun and energizing, but they also offer several benefits. Dance improves cardiovascular health, enhances coordination and balance, and boosts mood and creativity. So, turn up your favorite music and let your body move to the rhythm! 2. Break free from sitting around for long periods! Regular standing breaks and bringing stretching into
your day can work wonders for your body and mind. Stand up and stretch. Â This helps improve blood circulation, relieves muscle tension, and enhances focus and productivity. Â Create the habit of standing up and stretching your arms overhead then touching your toes. Your body will thank you! 3. Flexibility is an important key to maintaining a healthy and injury-free body. Make stretching a natural part of your daily routine to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and
prevent injuries. Listen to your body and never push yourself beyond your limits. 4. Say goodbye to elevators and escalators! Embrace the stairs as a simple yet effective way to keep your body moving and build strength. Climbing stairs is a fantastic cardiovascular exercise that gets your heart pumping, burns calories, and tones your leg muscles. Challenge yourself to take the stairs whenever possible and enjoy the benefits of this natural movement.
By naturally incorporating
these movements into your daily life, you'll experience an abundance of benefits, from increased energy and flexibility to reduced muscle tension and a lower risk of injuries.
Here are some great links to check out for more information to give you more insight and ideas to get help you started:
Here are three questions to think about and consider throughout the week:
How can you incorporate dance breaks into your daily routine?Â
What creative ways can you incorporate stretching throughout your day?
How can you challenge yourself to take the stairs more often and make it a fun part of your
day?
Please share how you have been doing and what you have been experiencing as you bring these ideas naturally into your everyday life. Â I would love to hear about your favorite dance move too!
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Oh!!!  I couldn’t help myself to see what YouTube had to offer on these.  Oh my goodness!  For the fun of it and if you are curious,
you should see how much! Â Check out these:
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or for additional information. I am here to support and guide you on your journey to a happier, healthier, and more active lifestyle.
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Keep moving and keep stretching to have a happy, healthy, strong, flexible, and safe from injuries body.Â
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May you keep moving naturally everyday filled with fun, gratitude, joy, and whimsy!
Love and blessings,
Coach Angela Schmidt
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Helping you to be your best, loving, happy, and healthy self!