5 Tips to Build a Healthier Relationship with Movement!

1. Find a movement community that focuses on moving to feel good, not for aesthetic reasons.

There are so many other reasons to exercise and move our bodies that are completely unrelated to how we look. Sleeping better, increased energy levels, stress reduction, injury prevention, and having fun are my personal favourites. Movement can also be a great way to try new things, and meet some new like-minded people.

2. Unfollow any fitness accounts on social media that don’t align with your current movement values.

Find yourself triggered by the toxic messaging of an online personality? Immediately unfollow them and focus on building a social media community that leaves you feeling inspired. You are in control of who you get to follow and engage with on your social channels.

3. Mix it up!

Play around with mixing up intensities, workout lengths, and styles. Every day, week, month, or year can look different, and that’s OK. Variety can be a great way to create a balanced movement routine.

4. Take the time to find out how you and your body enjoy moving. Be patient.

Try taking a mental note, or even starting a movement journal, writing down how a type of workout, activity, or movement left you feeling. Energized? Calm? Happy? Strong? Frustrated? Fatigued? Noting these feelings can be a great way to work towards a more intuitive movement practice. Paying extra attention to the movements that keep you wanting to come back for more.

5. Remember to have fun with it!

The traditional mindset that your movement routine only counts if it’s an hour-long, and gets you dripping sweat is out. Moving your body for yourself, when and how it feels right to at whatever pace you want is in.