Installing the habit of practicing daily movement is an important aspect of living and active and independent life. Tasks like grocery shopping and carrying groceries, gardening, cleaning the house, walking etc all carry big benefits when done regularly. Luckily some of these rarely feel like "working out" which can contribute to better health and happiness.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). What daily movement is and what types of activities incorporate "daily movement".

2). How daily movement differs from a regular exercise or workout schedule.

3). We address the 10,000 steps issue and share thoughts on whether you really need to get that amount of steps in every day.

4). The appropriate amount of rest you should be getting when staying active with both exercise and daily movement.

5). Some tips on how you can incorporate daily movement during your day if you work at a job that requires you to stay seated like driving or office work.

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We hope the information in this episode is helpful to you if you are feeling slow and sluggish or are dealing with chronic pain that makes you feel like you have less movement. You can still reap benefits from daily movement even if it is just a little each day which can add up to a lot in the end.

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“Life has got all those twists and turns. You’ve got to hold on tight and off you go.” ―Nicole Kidman

This quote reminds us that life is full of uncertainties, which are part of the ride!

Meredith

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It's travel season currently and going on a trip can be a lot of fun but it can also be somewhat stressful. Airports, long flights, long drives, time zone changes, lack of sleep can all add up and take a toll on you more than you might think.

Luckily there are a few small tips you can implement to help make your next travels more stress free mentally and much more healthy physically so you have more energy to enjoy your time away.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Why traveling can be exciting especially if it's for a vacation but it can also be easy to overlook things that can be more detrimental to you health if you're not careful.

2). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients of all ages and their challenges and experiences with traveling and their health.

3). How doing research possibly online before you leave for your trip can help ease stress and make you feel more prepared in dealing with the rigors of travel.

4). Why making sure you stay hydrated while you travel is so important and how easy this is to overlook especially during a busy trip.

5). How not getting good rest while you travel can affect you mental and physical health and what you can do to ensure better sleep while on the road.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode are helpful to you if you're planning on taking a trip soon or are making plans for a future excursion. Having fun with less stress and more enjoyment is always the goal. Perhaps your trip is work related or a family emergency, these tips will also help you stay less stressed and more prepared for times when you are needed most.

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