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If it’s hard for you to block out a chunk of time in your day to walk or do any other exercise, try spending just a few minutes every hour exercising, suggests McDonald. “If you can get five minutes every hour, that’s going to add up throughout the day,” she says. Just add it toContinue reading “5-minute workouts add up”

Make it easier for yourself “I think part of developing a good exercise plan for each of us is knowing ourselves well, knowing what’s feasible,” says Carter. And that includes knowing what’s not realistic for you. So if you hate running, don’t run just because it’s trendy or someone tells you it’s good for you, says Carter.Continue reading “Walk whenever you can”

The good news is that something as simple as some very light movement around the house to break up all that couch surfing time can make a difference in mood, as Meyer’s earlier research has found. Scores of previous studies confirm that being physically active boosts mood, lowers anxiety and improves sleep quality. “We know consistently thatContinue reading “Think small”

Of all the ways in which the pandemic has affected Americans’ well-being, perhaps the one we’ve noticed least is how much we’re sitting. And it’s not just bad for our waistlines — it’s hurting our mental health. More than a year and a half of social distancing and work-from-home policies have led to less timeContinue reading “Sitting too much slows down your mental health. Here’s how to get moving!”

HOMEABOUT USHOW ETP WORKSJOIN TODAYCHOOSE YOUR BONUS Your Metabolic Bank Account (the key to making lasting progress) If you don’t put money in the bank you CAN’T make a withdrawal. There are no shortage of companies out there trying to starve you to optimal body composition, but there’s one willing to give you the wholeContinue reading “Your Metabolic Bank Account”

Exercise is a good example of this. Once you start to change your exercise habits, it sets off a chain reaction that changes other habits as well: you start feeling good about your body, you eat healthy foods, you procrastinate less, etc. Do not be ambitious at the beginning. That leads to failure. Consistency isContinue reading “Keystone Habits & Development”