Resolutions to exercise often fizzle because we think we need to push harder, go longer, and suffer through it. But sustainable movement is about joy, ease, and most importantly, consistency. Here are 10 tips to help you stay moving for the long haul
1. Play Over Punishment
Your workout actually can feel like recess.
Tired of boring routines? Move like a kid again – swing, twist, and laugh. Play fuels resilience. The weirder, the better.
2. Release Your Wiggle
Feeling stiff? Loosen up the tight @ss.
We’re all holding too much tension in our shoulders, jaws, and hips. In Movement Medicine, we roll, shake, and wag. Mobility isn’t just relief for your joints – it’s freedom for your spirit.
3. Minimum Effective Dose
Just show up. That’s often enough.
Forget 8-day gym weeks or brutal intervals. A little movement, done consistently, is magic. No pressure – just small, frequent doses. Lower the bar to keep coming back.
4. No Body Shaming
Your body isn’t a problem – it’s a possibility.
No talk of burning calories or fixing flaws here. Movement isn’t punishment – it’s celebration. You can push yourself but be nice about it.
5. Antidote to Work
Movement is the antidote to your work life.
Parked at a desk all day? Tech hunch got you? You’re not broken – you just need to unravel the grind. Whether you're rounding over patients as a doctor, gripping the wheel as a driver, or typing for hours as a desk jockey, moving out of habitual postures keeps you mentally and physically resilient.
6. Be an Upstanding Citizen
Life’s heavy so we need to align into our power.
Squats, lunges, and planks aren’t just workouts – they’re tools to stabilize your spine and keep standing tall under pressure. You’re built to carry the load, you’ve got this.
7. Take a Chill Pill
Rest is part of the program.
Work hard, but don’t forget to downshift. Long holds, deep breaths, and time on the floor reset the nervous system. Savasana isn’t optional – it’s essential.
8. Movement Appetite
Warning: Movement Medicine makes you hungry.
Suddenly taking the stairs, hiking, or squatting with your kids? Movement begets movement. The more you move, the more you want to move.
9. Range of (E)motion
Feel it to heal it.
Your body isn’t just muscles – it holds stories, stress, and joy. Shake out the anxiety, wring out the angst, and infuse movement with emotion. You move better when you feel better.
10. Dial the Intensity
Turn it up… then down.
Movement isn’t always max effort. Sometimes you need to push, other times you need to soften. Learn to respect your energy. Stay adaptable, stay balanced.
I'm here to support you. Join my Movement Medicine classes three days a week for 30 minutes. Let's move together and make it sustainable.
