Have you ever struggled with your relationship with exercise? Such as using it as a weight loss tool, burning off “bad foods”, or to punish yourself for over eating? If this is you, then physical activity may not be your favorite thing to do. Rather than being a pleasurable activity, or a tool for taking care of your body, exercise probably feels more like a miserable chore. If this is you, consider exploring what we call joyful movement. Joyful movement is an approach to exercise that focuses on moving your body in a fun way that feels good to your unique body. Can we transform your mentality with exercise from something that you “have” to do to something that you look forward to doing because it helps you feel at your best?
To get started, identify the types of movement that would feel best— high energy movement or gentle movement… Need some ideas? We listed some of our favorite types of movement below... -Turn on your favorite song and dance! -Find a YouTube video for a yoga sequence of your preferred style/level -Go for a walk and explore your neighborhood -Stretch -Jump rope -Jump on a mini-trampoline -Take a Zumba class -Practice Tai Chi -Hike a nature trail -Go swimming -Play basketball -Stream a kick boxing video -Go kayaking -Work in your garden -Play hide and seek with your kids -Go for a bike ride -Rollerskate -Take an aerial silks or aerial yoga class -Take a spin or Barre class - Hula hoop! -Throw a frisbee in the park -Take your pet for a walk -Play a video game that requires movement (Everybody Dance. Wii Fit, etc.) -Join a league of your favorite sport -Sign up for ballroom dance lessons -Go bowling -Rock climb! -Play a round of golf -Wash your car Have options based on how you feel, and give yourself time to identify what joyful movement is for you in order to put this into practice! Your dietitian can assist and support you in this journey.
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