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Mornings are a good time for movement. If time is limited and riding an exercise bicycle isn't possible, try incorporating some stretching while sitting or standing. Even a few moments of movement are better than none. This simple practice can encourage more activity throughout the day.  Morning Movement “I have to exercise in the morning before my brain figures out what I’m doing.” Marsha Doble Procreate background with Canva Elements
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 On Eagle’s Wings 2014
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31 KJV Sculptor: Carl Vanderheyden Taken with a Motorola Droid Razr HD on the Mariner Trail between Two Rivers and Manitowoc, Wisconsin USA on July 18, 2014. Canva was used to create this post. The photo was also posted on August 28, 2020 with the WEB translation of Isaiah 40:31. The original photo was minimally PhotoScaped and cropped in 2020 when the Scripture verse was changed to the World English Bible which is in the public domain. Another photo of this sculpture was taken with an iPhone 6s on July 7, 2019. and posted on August 28, 2019 with the NLT translation of the Bible.  "I bend so I don't break." Anonymous Check out these two online resources to help you bend so you don't break. Stretching: Focus on Flexibility a resource from Healthy Lifestyle: Fitness on the Mayo Clinic website offers many recommendations.. 5 Easy Flexibility Exercises from the Cleveland Clinic offers more suggestions for a more flexible body. Try the following simple laughter exercise as you work to improve flexibility. Laughter can help reduce stress and muscle tension, enhance range of motion, increase blood circulation, and improve breathing. Shaking It Out: Inhale deeply and as you exhale, shake your arms and hands while laughing or smiling. Background is from a sky photo and used with a Canva Element.
Newest Laughter Exercise: Deep or Diaphragmatic Breathing This laughter exercise involves breathing in through your nose and into your diaphragm so that your belly expands. Breathe out through your mouth with the "out breath" lasting longer than the "in breath." Inhale as you raise your arms above your head, hold your breath for 3-5 seconds. Then slowly bend your body from the waist, let your arms dangle, and exhale saying “haaaaaaaaa” and continue to laugh. Repeat a few times. End each time with: “Feeling good, feeling good, YAY.” If at any time, you feel uncomfortable, stop immediately.  Chair exercise is an excellent movement option if you are not comfortable standing. Exercise with others at a community center, YMCA, or fitness studio. If you prefer solo workouts, find a YouTube video for chair exercise and start moving. If standing or walking is uncomfortable right now, ask a healthcare professional for suggestions about ways to move your body. Perhaps you might be able to do simple stretches, flex your fingers or toes, do head circles, or touch your knees while sitting in a chair. Explore the options to just move. Procreate background with a Canva Element.
 “The hardest part about moving forward is not looking back.” Anonymous
Photo of a jet contrail was taken with an iPhone SE on May 29, 2021. Elements are from Canva.  "He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler." Ps. 91:4 KJV Sky and sun photo taken on April 21, 2023 with an iPhone SE at Ledge View Nature Center, Chilton, WI USA. Canva Element
Move Your Way - Walk. Run. Dance. Play. What's your move? is found on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion website. There are tools and resources for adults, parents and for during and after pregnancy. Videos and an interactive tool can help you plan for more activity and movement in your life If you are too busy for physical activity, there are tips for fitting more activity into your day.  The background was created with Procreate. Canva provided the Element and the text.
The Best Walking Quotes and Captions are from Routinely Nomadic, a site created and maintained by two adventurers from Canada. NEW! Check out Positively Active for updated links. Quotation resources are easily found with an Internet search. They not only help, inspire, and motivate people to think, but humorous ones can help people smile and laugh. It's amazing how powerful just a few words can be in our lives.  “A quotation is a handy thing to have about, saving one the trouble of thinking for oneself, always a laborious business.” A. A. Milne
This photo has a background created using Procreate and was taken with an iPhone SE on August 11, 2022 in Calumet County, Wisconsin USA. The quotation is inside a Canva Element. |
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