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HAPPIER HEALTHIER ARKANSAS

Move Better

MOVE?

DANCE?

PLAY?

How Will You

We were made to move, but as life gets busy we often neglect our bodies. Moving goes beyond enhancing physical health--it boosts our mood and makes our day a little brighter. We hope you our resources help you move with ease and joy.

Healthy Habits Checklist

daily

Journal for 5 minutes- include gratitude

Meditate or pray for 5 minutes

Complete your top 3 things for the day

Sleep at least 7 hours

Drink at least half your body weight in ounces

Move your body for at least 15 minutes. Bonus if you sweat.

Food - Notate what you eat

Weekly

Review month's top 3 goals--block time to keep you on track to meet them

Create a meal plan and matching grocery list

Connect with a loved one or friend

monthly

List special events, like birthdays, holidays, and/or travel plans

Create a financial checklist check-in list: actual spent vs. budget to see how you could improve for the next month

Choose 1-2 daily habits to work on--REWARD yourself when you hit a chosen streak goal

yearly

Choose your top 3 goals for the year to focus on

Take time to reflect on last year and the growth you want to make for this year

Schedule appropriate wellness checks: Bloodwork, OB/GYN, Colonoscopies, Dermatologist, Dentist, Chiropractor, financial planner, etc.

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Functional Movement Snacks

Choose 3 of these movements and do 10 of each 3 times in a row or 10 of each scattered through your day.

Moving more is essential to our health. We need to move more because that’s what our bodies were designed to do. If you don’t use it you lose it. These exercises help maintain and increase strength, mobility and independence. If you’re not sure where to start, start here! If you need more guidance, just ask! Get consistent with simple movement, then find me on my website
LBRFitness.com and ask what to do next!

  • Walking (5 minutes +)
  • Backwards walking (2-5 minutes)
  • Squats (or squat to a chair)
  • Tibialis raises against the wall
  • Calf Raises
  • Balance on each foot for 30 seconds
  • Good Mornings (hip hinge, with weight or without)
  • Pushups (on the floor or against the wall or counter)
  • Bicep Curls
  • Overhead Press
  • Banded Pull-Aparts
  • Bent Over Rows
  • Jumping Jacks (or stepping jacks)
  • Hip Raises (front, back and side)
  • Marches
  • Dead Bugs
  • Windshield Wipers
  • Deep Belly Breathing

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