Before I start this post I share an update on my exam results post (you can see here) It's great news, both grandchildren achieved very good results and will be going to sixth form in September. As you can imagine there were lots of telephone calls, text messages etc. All the family are so pleased and very proud of them. Thanks to everyone who left their kind thoughts and good wishes.
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Those words reminded me of a post I'd published in May 2024 and thought it worth repeating ... so without further ado ... here it is!
"Motion Is Lotion – Why Moving Your Body Is So Important
Motion Is Lotion, or another term would be, movement is medicine. This article will explain all the benefits that simply moving your body can do and why it’s crucial to your life.
Musculoskeletal Benefits
The reason we use these terms is that it is the most natural way for the body to heal itself. When we talk about movement is medicine or motion is lotion, a lot of people think, “Oh, exercise, yeah, we’re working our muscles.” but the benefits of exercise go far beyond the musculoskeletal system.
- Aid joint lubrication and nourishment
- Ease your joint pain and stiffness
- Improve flexibility & mobility
- Build muscular strength
- Improve your balance
- Help you sleep better
- Improve posture
- Improve or maintain the density of your bones
- Improve overall health and fitness
The second benefit of moving your body is overall mental health. It releases positive hormones throughout the body from the brain, and you are going to see a positive emotional response to exercise from the mental health aspect.
- Lower stress levels
- Improve your mood
- Improve self-esteem
- Improve cognitive function
- Better endurance
- Increased interest in sex
- Increase energy and motivation
Next, from the gastrointestinal aspect, we can improve gastric motility. Movement can improve the ability to digest food. It can see decreased amounts of inflammation in blood markers and biochemical markers such as that.
- Improve food digestion
- Decreased inflammation in blood markets
- More diverse gut microbiota
Finally, we have cardiovascular benefits, between the heart and the lungs. All of these systems combine, even from the endocrine system in terms of hormones and hormonal imbalances. Exercise improves these.
- Increase exercise tolerance
- Reduction of body weight
- Reduction in blood pressure
- Reduction in bad cholesterol
- Increase in insulin sensitivity
It’s the most natural medication or the most natural prescription you can get from any doctor.
Making sure that you are moving often, moving well, and making sure that you are getting the proper amount of activity, you’ll see benefits not only to your musculoskeletal system but to the cognitive system, heart, lungs, endocrine, gastrointestinal, you name it!
Movement is medicine, and it’s going to improve all of your systems.
It is highly recommended to consult with a doctor or an expert if you are concerned about exercising or experiencing any abnormal pain."
Above words taken from here
Image from google
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'Exercise for Better Health' - read it here
I think any movement/exercise is important. Of course, how you choose to do this is a personal choice and our age and any health concerns must always be taken into account. Just remember, any motion/movement is good 😊
Please be aware that articles (and any comments) within this blog are provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, including medication, you should contact your Doctor/local health care provider.
All the best Jan
I think any movement/exercise is important. Of course, how you choose to do this is a personal choice and our age and any health concerns must always be taken into account. Just remember, any motion/movement is good 😊
Please be aware that articles (and any comments) within this blog are provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, including medication, you should contact your Doctor/local health care provider.
All the best Jan
33 comments:
I hear many physical therapists use that phrase. Congratulations to your grandkids! Well done!
I am so happy for your grandchildren! Congratulations to them!
Congratulations to your grandkids!
I like that phrase - good reminder to keep moving.
I've never heard this saying before, but it makes sense! It needs to become my mantra. Congrats to the kiddos, too!!
El movimiento es necesario para no quedar postrada. te mando un beso y felicitaciones a tus nietos.
My grandmother lived to be 104 years. Her entire life she said, "No matter what keep moving."
I will exercise in 5 minutes. : )
I'm serious !
...great new proud grandmum.
It obviously you tied personal family joy with a meaningful health reminder. “Motion is lotion” is such a simple but powerful phrase it makes movement feel approachable, not intimidating. i learn from you
Congratulations to your grandchildren on passing their exams!!!
I also think exercise is the best thing, and I can only agree with the phrase "exercise is like lotion."
Hugs Elke
Wonderful new re your grandchildren. Makes everyone happy that they did well.
I've heard that phrase used before, and yes, we must keep moving.
Great post about other benefits of exercise that most people don't know.
It is true, we have to keep our bodies moving.
Great info and post.
Take care, have a great day and happy weekend!
Congratulations to your grandchildren - much relief all round!
Movement is so important - our adage is 'Use it or lose it!'
Motion is lotion! And if you don't move much you lose so much! Thanks for reposting this.
Congrats on the grands! Big news. Happy Days!
Exercise is something that as of late, I've let fall to the side and need to correct that because I start a new job in September (didn't post about that yet), and the job is largely sitting, sitting, sitting and I am not used to sitting so long so I will need to get exercise for sure on the side.
Thanks for the reminder and for talking about it.
All sounds good to me. Thanks for the update on the grandkids. Great news!!!
I love this post and appreciate the links. I have stayed inside to get things done this summer and I sure feel it now that I am getting back out regularly. You really can't take time off from exercise. I remember that now! lol Hugs!
Very good
I've been in a retirement seminar the past few days and heard that phrase "motion is lotion."
That's great news Jan congrats to the grandkids :-D
I do feel better after walking and moving :-D
Hello, I agree!!! I walk daily. I have also started a 30 to 40 minute stretching and strengthening routine.
P.S. High Fives to your grandchildren.
xx oo
Carla
This is 100% true. If you don't use it - you WILL lose it.
I've never heard that expression before. My dad always used to walk as often as he could. X
Lots of benefits, must do some more.
Wonderful post and so true ~ 'use it or lose it' I think the saying is ~
thanks for comment on my new blog an artist reflects ~ glad for the support ~ hugs,
Muy interesante reportaje. Besos.
Hello Jan, congratulations to both your grandchildren. That is wonderful news and I can see how you are all so proud of them.
Thank you so much also for the shoutout and let me say, I do love this article! I am so glad you reposted it and I am bookmarking for the good advice. Thank you dear friend and have a wonderful weekend!
My husband and I try to walk every day and do arm exercises with weights. We hope its enough! Use it or lose it, that rings true also! Take care and keep moving!
Yes movement is the key for sure, I follow Will Harlow on youtube, he is from England and he does exercises for those over 50.
That's great about the grandkids. Motion is Lotion . We, Mike and I, do stairs every day up and down up and down and increase them. We walk a lot and also do a lot of Tai Chi. In our mid 70's its' imperative we keep moving. I like the article.
We walk every day. Our house is a side split so there are stairs from every level so lots of steps up and down too.
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