Wellness Newsletter: August 2025

SIT LESS, MOVE MORE! NEWSLETTER Wellness AUGUST 2025 MEDITATE Take your meditation outside and try a walking meditation. Turn an everyday action into a tool for stress reduction. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN EXERCISE AND HEALTH *See how you measure up by taking this fitness test from the Mayo Clinic! HOW FIT ARE YOU? MOVE MORE Inactive people who start moving get the biggest bang for their buck. Experts now say that any physical activity counts – even just a few minutes! Fit in 2, 5, 10 or 20 minutes throughout your day. Every active minute adds up to better health. GETTING STARTED: 1.Start Simple - simply sit less and move more, like walking to the mailbox and doing squats at your desk. 2.Be Active With A Friend - those who exercise with a friend tends to adhere best with exercise. 3.Motivation is key - Try a tracker to track your progress! Exercise is medicine! Many studies have confirmed that regular exercise can help prevent, manage, and even reverse chronic conditions is some cases. The American College of Sports Medicine started the movement “Exercise is Medicine (EIM)” due to the overwhelming evidence of the power of being active. You don’t have to belong to a gym or have expensive wearables. Just like the centenarians from the Blue Zones, the best exercise for you is The one you enjoy most, but also the one you can easily incorporate into your daily schedule and the one you can keep doing up to your hundredth birthday and beyond. There are many ways that you can plan your day to ensure you are moving more and sitting less. Check out great tips here! TRY IT HERE! *You should consult with your PCP before start exercising!