The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
1KHO 443: I Want to Exercise But... | Katy Bowman and Diana Hill
Mar 10, 2025
Best-selling author Katy Bowman and clinical psychologist Diana Hill explore the common struggle of knowing we should exercise but feeling stuck. They discuss 44 reasons that keep people sedentary and share practical, mindset-shifting solutions. Emphasizing flexibility and self-acceptance, they redefine fitness beyond traditional workouts, suggesting 'movement snacks' throughout the day. With humor and personal anecdotes, they empower listeners to integrate movement into their lives, even amidst parenting challenges, without the pressure of fitness culture.
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- Movement should be redefined beyond traditional exercise, encouraging integration of physical activities into daily tasks for overall health.
- Addressing psychological barriers like embarrassment and time constraints is crucial for developing consistent movement habits and healthy engagement.
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