Movement is health. When you get lazy and stop moving, your body and mind become sluggish. In fact, research shows that long-term sedentary lifestyles can cause:
- Loss of muscle strength and endurance
- Weaker bones
- Slower metabolism
- Suppressed immune system
- Poorer blood circulation
- More internal inflammation
So, when we say movement is health, we mean it — but we’re not just talking about activities that get your heart pumping. We’re referring to any kind of movement — walking, climbing, typing, opening doors, and lifting.
Warmer weather makes it easier to get into a healthy exercise routine. And whatever way you want to move — dancing, jogging, playing pickleball — you don't have to go it alone. Increasing your step count while reconnecting with family, friends, and colleagues is good for your physical and mental health. Join us for #healthynurse Step Up and Reconnect and discover some creative ways to work with an accountability partner, set goals, and most importantly, get moving!
During this 10 day challenge, let’s shake off the sluggishness of winter and the pandemic. We encourage you to switch up your accountability partner, the location where you exercise, and what activities you do. Get ready, because we’re about to add variety to your steps.
Though this challenge concluded on May 21, 2021, you are welcome to do it on your own or with friends and colleagues. Get started here.
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How are you doing in the challenge?
I did some lower body weights this morning and will be getting a combination of indoor (treadmill) and outdoor (dog walking) steps in after shift to supplement this.
I was active this morning with a 20 minute weights workout and also planning to get steps after work walking outside.
@Steve H great work!! Keep it up!!
Started the day w/ 8 minutes of walking, 5 minutes of jogging, and 4 minutes of cycling to get blood pumping and will add more steps by lunch time.
Isn't it great how much movement and getting our blood to move through our body just makes things better. Something tells me it might have a little to do with oxygen getting distributed to the entire body……..who knows?!?!?! 😁
I did Forest Bathing challenge. There is a small bird island and a trail around it where I went for walking with my family after my overnight shift. The weather was amazing that morning. We saw birds nesting, nocturnal birds sleeping, and many other animals as well. That hour of strolling in nature, listening to nature’s sound, and feeling the breeze had a very calming and rejuvenated effect on me.
I planted a plum tree, and it now has plums on it. I also planted blueberries. yesterday I planted an avocado plant. About 3 months ago I placed an avocado seed in a cup and it grew, I then transplanted it to a pot, next the ground.
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Took on the planting challenge and planted Petunias! Flowers brighten the day!
I just joined today and see that it ends tomorrow; oh well, I will make these 2 days count and join the next challenge as soon as it starts.
Been trying to hit 11,000 steps a day this week. Sometimes end the day pacing in the kitchen or backyard, but I love when my Fitbit does fireworks saying I hit my goal! 😁
My favorite thing to do is walking ,especially this time of the year .I am a nature lover and I love going to metro park to walk and also enjoy what nature has to offer which has added benefits .l also learned long time ago that the body is meant to move ,so regardless of what ,moving is the best for the body so let’s keep moving .