It's about how we move our bodies throughout the day. Not just an hour of exercise. But about the big and small movements we make and over time how they affect our bodies.
I've really tried to incorporate a lot of it into my life.
As I age, I really don't want to be one of those people that just hurt all the time and constantly have doctor's appointments. I want to enjoy my kids and grand kids well into my older years! You read about older people all the time that complete a marathon or pick up weight lifting or something crazy. So I know it can be done. I'm not that old yet (at least in my mind) but it never hurts to start early with different habits.
So what have I changed since reading the book? Well, I walk alot. Along with that, I try to wear minimal footwear. There's a lot of reading on why minimal footwear is better on our feet in the long run. My daughter has been going barefoot for years now! I'm not quite at the barefoot stage but I do like minimal shoes. Our feet are our foundation and there's so many little bones and muscles in there! If we are constantly wearing "support" on our feet, then they don't have a chance to move and strengthen and will affect us as we age. Here's a great list of minimal footwear!
Another thing we do is play on the playground a lot. When we are walking and find a playground, we stop and climb and swing and hang. There's so much to do to move your bodies in different ways! Plus it just makes you feel young at heart! 😊
When we are at home and just watching TV, I'll sit on the floor or lay on the floor. I'll sit cross legged or on my knees, just mix it up in different ways. Look at all the ways people sit around the world!
These are just a few things to change now that can really alter the trajectory of the rest of our lives!
Our bodies really do become how we move!
Climbing trees is my favorite!
My shoes!
