10/05/2026
Better late then never...
OCTOBER'S WELLNESS CHALLENGE!
Theme → Movement
As summer winds down and life hopefully returns to some sort of routine, let's focus on movement this month. If you are anything like me, you probably put working out and movement on the back burner this summer.
FOR THIS MONTH, GET AT LEAST 20 MINUTES OF MOVEMENT 5 DAYS A WEEK. THIS CAN BE WALKING, RUNNING, BIKE RIDING, WEIGHT LIFTING, SWIMMING, YOGA, ETC.
I could write pages and pages on the benefits of movement and physical activity; in fact, it's a billion-dollar industry! But some key benefits are reduced stress, better mood, improved sleep, lower incidence of chronic disease, and improved muscle and bone strength.
The most recent recommendations from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans suggest that adults get 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity activity (meaning you can talk but not sing while working out) and strength training 2 days a week.
Here is the link to the guidelines if you are interested in all of it:https://odphp.health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf
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