Last week we focused on 'D' for Diet (Fueling the Machine).

This week, we move to the second pillar of the DESTRESS Protocol: E is for Exercise.

Have you ever stopped to think about the fact that your body was fundamentally designed to move?

When we think of "exercise," the choices can be overwhelming: yoga, CrossFit, cycling, running, rowing... Just considering all the options can be exhausting!

But the real question is: What are you doing to assure that your body is functioning optimally as you age?

Built to Move: Focusing on Functional Health

I love this quote from the authors of Built to Move, Kelly and Juliet Starrett:

"What makes a durable human? How do we continue to feel great and function well as we age? Our bodies, after all, were meant to move.”

This is the key. Beyond your workout routine, we need to focus on functional mobility—the ability to move independently and safely through the activities of daily living.

Think about what that really means: sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, bending, getting up off the floor. This is the movement that matters most for long-term vitality.

Your body was designed and built and meant to MOVE! Do what you can today, and always strive for incremental improvement.

Ready to move past exercise confusion and integrate functional health into your personalized plan?

Visit my website to learn more about the DESTRESS Protocol and book a FREE consultation: www.step-by-stepwellness.com

Hugs and Health,

Lisa