Practical tips, encouragement, and a little food for thought to help you make healthier choices, build consistency, and create healthy habits that stick. We'll explore nutrition, movement, rest, mindset, and faith, all with a focus on making lasting changes in everyday life.
Warrior Wellness | Does a 10-minute walk even count?
Hey there, Reader!Have you ever decided not to exercise because you didn’t have enough time for a “real” workout? You only had 10 minutes. So you did...nothing. I think we sometimes make exercise harder by creating a pretty high standard for what counts. Yes, there are recommendations for how much physical activity we should get each week. And yes, there are good reasons to work toward them. But your body doesn’t wait until you hit 150 minutes for movement to suddenly become worthwhile. A 10-minute walk counts. And if you’re currently doing very little, doing a little more is a really good place to start. This week on the Warrior Wellness blog, we’re talking about how much exercise you actually need, including the current recommendations, cardio versus strength, exercise intensity, recovery, and what to do when you simply don’t have much time.
You don’t have to build the perfect exercise routine. Start where you are. Move a little more. And build from there. Something to think about this week...What kind of movement could you start giving yourself credit for instead of dismissing it because it doesn’t feel like a “real” workout? Pay attention to that this week. |
Warrior Wellness
Practical tips, encouragement, and a little food for thought to help you make healthier choices, build consistency, and create healthy habits that stick. We'll explore nutrition, movement, rest, mindset, and faith, all with a focus on making lasting changes in everyday life.
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