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The benefits of movement Chris Odle, local Personal Trainer shares some of his tips on movement that is so essential to our bodies Movement is a non-negotiable agreement of everyday life, and the benefits you get from that deal are endless! Moving helps to generate more energy, boost mood and improve executive functioning and creativity, ease stress and anxiety and enhance patience. These benefits come from all types of movement. It can take place in a park, at home or in an office. It makes no difference to the body if it is carrying stuff to your car or a workout. To the body, everything counts. Enjoying moving is about finding whatever it is that motivates you to move and doing more of that. If you're someone who dreads movement, this can also be about figuring out the underlying reasons for that dread and reframing. If you can do those two things — reframe and enjoy — the reward is a lifetime of more joy, every single day. The payoffs are worth it. Below are a few pointers on where to look for joy and motivation. The present moment is a powerful one and what you feel in the moment is more motivating than the imaginary results you might see later. People often think the principle purpose of any exercise is weight loss or other body change goals. While moving will probably help with those goals, it will take a long time to see those results. Rather than thinking ahead to the future, try directing attention to what you feel in the moment as you move. If you can find something to appreciate the moment, no waiting is necessary. Tuning in to the present moment gives immediate results. If you enjoy the process, you won. The best strategy for getting to your future goals is to find enjoyment in everyday movement. Practice observing your body sensations in the present moment while you move. What can you find that feels good? Try to set your attention there and, if something isn't feeling good right now, why not?
Reframing may not mean ignoring your body. Staying sensitive to pain and warning signals are critical to staying healthy. They are signals to dial back, autoregulate, and adjust your movement & training program. That leads to the next point. Suffering is the opposite of joy. Building a lifestyle you love is more motivating than checking off a list of chores. If you are in a movement routine that feels like a chore or an unrelenting struggle, this can be a sign to adapt. While some movement is non-negotiable, nearly every other term of your agreement with movement is negotiable. Your movement routine can take shape in endless forms. You choose. Your movement can take the form of a bike commute to and from work, taking the stairs every day or taking 5-minute breaks for some squats five times per day, dance to your favourite song on the radio. Try doing some crawling down your hallway (how long does it take you to get all the way?). Try balancing on one leg, how does it feel one leg to the other? However, you choose to move, always consider the movement you undertake as a central and integral part of the life you live. Moving isn't only something you do whilst working out for 20-minutes of the day. The body that you have is the one you will be with for life. There are no breaks, escapes, or trade-offs. Make moving your body an integrated part of your life. You are less likely to dread the thought of it. For a whole lifestyle and body that you love, choose a movement program that you love. You have to love the body you have. Hanging out with friends is more motivating than hanging out with enemies. If you are kind to your body with enough sleep, nutrition, movement and recovery, it will make the marriage easier to enjoy.
For example, if your body feels uncomfortable, unfamiliar or stressful, is the feeling something you can reframe as being more positive? Maybe those feelings are a sign that positive changes are happening. You may be exploring new boundaries and improving yourself. On the other hand, if what you feel is real body pain, be honest about that too. visit www.peacehavendirectory.co.uk or e: info@peacehavendirectory.co.uk
