Get Up, Get Out, Start Moving

“Muscles respond to physical activity by relaxing.” —Bonnie Prudden
“The best way of offset tension is with physical activity.” —Bonnie Prudden

IT’S ABOUT TIME! Really, it is long past time. If you’ve been sitting, texting, lounging, or being a potato of some kind and waiting for the world to be normal again, there is a good chance that you are in sad shape, weighing more than you did a year ago and feeling depressed.

A good habit is mostly the result of a wise decision and then the conscientious effort to comply.

Everything done for your very own body needs advanced planning. It’s never easy to start a new habit, get back into a habit, or make sure you continue on with the habit. It takes commitment. It takes making an appointment with yourself. It takes purpose and a goal. It takes finding what works for you and makes you happy. And it means not biting off more than you can chew.

I’ve always been an exerciser but I know that even if I lay off for a few days for one reason / excuse or another not only do I feel crappy, it is hard to get back to it. Recently, because of an excision, I was told not to go into the pool for at least 4 days until it was healed. Even though I had plenty of time and no excuses, it was seven days before I got back to the pool — which is really like a mini daily vacation.

The Chinese proverb dealing with self-reliance, consistency, and courage — plus getting somewhere on your own — lies in taking the first step. There are plenty of studies out there that show exercise, even a little bit, makes you feel better physically and mentally.

1. If you don’t even feel like getting out of bed, start with deep breathing. Breathing gives life and boosts the oxygen level to your brain. In addition, if done correctly your lungs, diaphragm, and entire torso will get a workout.
2. If you are at the bottom of the ladder you may even feel like you need to be resurrected. If that is the case, start with deep breathing and then add the BACK LIMBERING SERIES which can also be done in your bed. Don’t just do the series once. Do it every time you go through the bedroom.
   Bonnie Prudden: “Back Limbering Series” – YouTube
3. Are you on the 5th rung and ready to move? Try my warm-up and then go for a walk. A proper warm-up should warm, loosen, and prepare the ENTIRE body to work harder. Use the warm-up any time during the day to release tension BEFORE it has time to accumulate in the muscles and cause muscle tightness and pain.
   Bonnie Prudden Daily Dozen: Part I – YouTube
   Bonnie Prudden Daily Dozen: Part II – YouTube
4. You didn’t succumb to the excuse of staying in and to doing nothing for the past year? Congratulations! Do 1, 2, 3 and add my PADDLES WITH STREAMERS ROUTINE and my endurance FOOT ROUTINE. You can make your own paddles by attaching 5 foot streamers to old ping pong paddles or paint brushes.
   BONNIE PRUDDEN-MUSIC CHARTING – YouTube
   BONNIE PRUDDEN-FOOT FITNESS ROUTINE – YouTube

TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Start moving. Your body and brain will thank you.

Additional Blogs to Help You On Your Way Back

• https://bonnieprudden.com/why-bother-too-busy-too-tired-too-old-too-young/

• https://bonnieprudden.com/a-reason-to-exercise-bigger-brain-volume-and-longer-telomeres/

• https://bonnieprudden.com/shout-it-out-a-case-for-improved-vital-capacity/

• https://bonnieprudden.com/in-the-presence-of-oxygen/

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If you have questions or need help, email me at enid@bonnieprudden.com.

For more information about Bonnie Prudden^®, Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy^®, workshops, books, self-help tools, DVDs, educational videos, and blogs, visit www.bonnieprudden.com. Or call 520-299-8064 if you have questions or need help. Enid Whittaker, Managing Director, Bonnie Prudden Myotherapy^®