TMHS 789: 3 Simple Health Practices To Get You Fitter & More Functional This Summer
May 8, 2024
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Learn how to incorporate simple health practices into your daily routine to improve fitness and functionality this summer. Discover the benefits of mindset shifts, active activities, and family fitness fun. Explore the advantages of floor sitting and standing for improved health and longevity. Dive into the power of nature experiences and ketone efficiency for overall wellness.
Changing mindset about mundane activities can improve health outcomes.
Engaging in active activities with loved ones enhances cardiovascular and metabolic health.
Incorporating more movement in daily tasks promotes overall well-being and connectivity.
Deep dives
Mindset Shift Towards Mundane Activities Improving Health
Changing the belief about mundane activities can lead to significant health improvements. In a study on housekeepers viewing their work as exercise, those who believed in this concept had reduced body weight, blood pressure, body fat, and improved BMI. This highlights the placebo effect in health via mindset changes.
Implementing Active Activities for Health Benefits
Engaging in active activities with friends and family can boost health. Adding fun and movement to social gatherings can improve cardiovascular and metabolic health. Examples like hiking, family outings, and active date ideas showcase how to make fitness enjoyable and accessible.
Incorporating Movement into Everyday Activities
Encouraging movement in daily tasks can enhance overall wellness. Walking or biking to places instead of driving, playing sports like basketball or badminton, or participating in dance classes can promote physical and mental well-being. Finding creative ways to stay active builds a culture of wellness and connectivity.
Upgrade Your Sitting Time
Sitting on the floor has significant health benefits, including improved longevity and overall health span. Studies show that the ability to sit and rise from the floor is a strong predictor of lifespan. Sitting on the ground enhances mobility, prevents issues like hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer, and positively impacts gene expression. By incorporating more sitting on the floor in daily routines, individuals can improve their health and physical functionality.
Take a Stand
Taking a stand rather than sitting can enhance health by reducing mortality rates and cardiovascular disease risk. Research indicates that engaging in 15-20 minutes of additional physical activity per day can offset the negative effects of prolonged sitting. Standing not only burns more calories but also promotes improved cardiovascular health and cognitive function. Utilizing standing desks or consciously choosing to stand in daily activities can lead to increased productivity and overall well-being.
Fitness is a critical piece of your overall wellness, but you don’t need to be in the gym around the clock to make progress. If you want to build a better body this summer, there are certain movement inputs you can incorporate into your daily routine – and that’s what you’re going to learn on today’s show.
On this episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to discover three simple health practices to get you fitter and more functional this summer. These powerful strategies can be implemented when you’re spending time with friends and family or watching tv at home. You’re going to learn how to upgrade simple movements and practices in your daily life.
Best of all, these three simple practices can be added to your existing routine – no matter what your summer plans entail. As always, we’re going to cover the science and how to implement it in the real world. So click play and enjoy the show!
In this episode you’ll discover:
How your mindset can affect the expression of your body.
What it means to implement active activities.
Why you need to give yourself permission to do things that are fun.
How to create a culture of health and fitness in your community.
Creative ideas for adding more walking to your routine.
What mirror neurons are and how they work.
How getting outside can make activity better.
What it means to upgrade your sitting time
The health benefits of sitting on the floor.
What the sit-and-rise test is, and what it can tell you about your health.
How to add various movement inputs to your lifestyle.
The health benefits of standing instead of sitting.
How standing at a desk can improve your cognitive abilities.
The importance of taking advantage of the micro-opportunities in your day.
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