Exercise regularly, in moderation.
Move all the time, No Moderation.
Our body is meant to get moving to remain healthy. If you are able to move, and want to keep healthy, move it.
The Pain Free resource provides information on how a functional body works and how to restore a dysfunctional body to function and health.
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The 3 "R's" of the Egoscue method: Rediscover the body's design; Restore function; Return to health.
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Another resource:
Move Your DNA. >> get Book details
- Move all the time, No Moderation
Our body, our machine, is made to move. Stop moving the machine and it will stop functioning.
- Exercise Regularly
Four days per week - 25mns walk [...] Flat ground or gentle hills [...] Walk so that you are gently puffing.
Go to the sports store and buy some proper walking shoes - comfortable, good support.
If you buy good shoes, they'll last you a long time.
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Perseverance is the key: make exercising a part of your daily routine and it will soon become a regular, healthy, enjoyable habit.
- Exercise in Moderation
No need to overdo it. You are likely to either damage your body or not last in the long run.
You mean ... you are not able to move any part of your body. If so, maybe you can get involved with others and get some fun from helping them to move, being there for them.
You mean ... some parts of your body can move but you feel it is too big a task - maybe not motivated, sluggish, or too big to move. Take it one step at a time, as long as you make progress.
- I start by exercises laying in bed every morning to strengthen my pelvic floor muscles. The resource I used is Women Waterworks. And it has worked perfectly for me. >> get Book details
Time Commitment: 2 minutes.
- Ideally early in the day, I stretch the body using the The Pain Free maintenance exercises.
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Time Commitment: 20 minutes.
- At night time I use other stretches from Pain Free at Your PC, another book of Pete Egoscue, >> get Book details followed by
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Time Commitment: 20 minutes.
- I aim at four 30mns walk per week whether morning or evening; it really depends on the motivation, and ambient temperature.
I use a wall calendar to write down each time I do not go for a daily walk. A quick look at the calendar tells me how well I am looking after my body.
- If there is another activity you would rather take up, add it to your schedule, make it part of your routine, and enjoy it.
e.g. Once a week we go on a long bike ride to get the heart rate going a little more and enjoy the scenery.
e.g. I used to play tennis competitively, coached as an amateur in France, and I love the sport. I still enjoy feeling the strokes. So I may get a hit against the wall, or do some serves or have a drill if someone else doesn't mind. I enjoy drills and a good workout.
e.g. I love swimming and dancing so these are occasional activities for me. Find what works for you and enjoy it!