“If exercise could be packed in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation. ”

– Robert N. Butler –

Sometimes we are not sure about what we want, but it’s easier to tell what we don’t want. We don’t want to feel bad physically or emotionally.

There is scientific evidence that doing regular exercise can reduce or prevent:

• soreness / stiffness / lethargy due to lack of movement during daily life
• feeling cold all the time due to lack of muscle activity and slowed blood circulation
• feeling embarrassed due to inability to perform movements / activities that most people can do
• unhealthy body fat percentage
• depression, anxiety, stress, and other mood disorders
• injurious falls
• incorrect movement patterns that might lead to serious injuries or lower performance levels
• negative self-esteem, body-image, self-worth due to physical or psychological reasons
• healthcare costs
• postural problems

Physical activity isn’t like some insurance that is paid in advance out of fear of the future. It is a way of enjoying the present moment in a way that can contribute to the future well being. But don’t wait for the future, it starts now. The “winning” starts with the first step to break inertia, the decision moment to take a stretch break during office hours instead of another visit to grab an unhealthy snack, the trial class at the local gym, the hike in the mountains instead of watching TV…

Then the next steps are developing lifestyle habits to prevent daily battles using up the willpower. When there is a healthy daily routine, everything flows more effortlessly.