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Movement: How Much Do You Need?
Forty-five to sixty minutes of movement a day is all that's required to make a big difference.
The way to get there is to set a floor rather than a target.
Set a floor, not a target
A floor is the smallest amount you'd still manage on your worst day. Not a good day, and not an average one. The day where work is a pain, someone's sick, and nothing goes the way you planned it.
A target you hit half the time tells you you're falling short. A floor you hit every day tells you the opposite.
Floors worth having
- A five minute walk after your biggest meal.
- The stairs instead of the lift, every time.
- A short walk at some point in every lunch break.
- Getting off the bus or train one stop early.
Pick one and hold it until it stops feeling like a decision, then add another. Stack a few of those and forty-five to sixty minutes becomes a description of a normal day rather than a target you're chasing.
Set the smallest amount you'd still do on your worst day, and never miss it. Everything above that is a bonus.
General information, not medical advice. If you've an existing condition or you're unsure about starting something new, speak to a qualified professional first.
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