Balancing the Physical Body - Movement

Not many people enjoy exercise. But, once you feel the difference it makes in your energy level, you begin to appreciate it. I try to think of exercise as just moving my body, keeping the energy flowing throughout my systems.

We all know that your heart is pumping blood to the cells of your body, carrying with it life-sustaining oxygen and nutrients. You also have a lymphatic system that protects your body from disease. This system only works when your body moves. Unlike the heart which pumps blood, the lymphatic system does not have a pump. It relies on the movement of your muscles to deliver disease-fighting fluid to your cells.

So, go out for a walk. Dance with your partner or by yourself. Or jump for joy! Bouncing on a rebounder (or mini-trampoline) has become the latest addition to my daily routine. Bouncing for just five minutes increases your heart rate and activates the lymphatic system. I try to bounce at least a few times a day. It's fun and energizing, and best of all, it's low-impact. If you have problems with balance, have a chair back to hold as you bounce. Your feet don't even have to leave the surface of the rebounder.


Just move ... in whatever way you can fit into your day, and make it something you enjoy!