The Notion of Motion

How to Get Moving—And Love It! [View this email in your browser]( The Notion of Motion The human body is built to move—and thrives when you’re are able to use your muscles, bones, tendons, and other bodily tissues to make grand gestures and micro-movements. Just as an ocean without tides and waves would become nothing but a stagnant pool of water, a body without its own daily ebb and flow of activity is stagnant. You both damage your day-to-day quality of life and shorten your lifespan. Unfortunately, more than 25% of American adults are sedentary and only around 47% get the minimum suggested weekly activity of 150 minutes of moderate exercise and two days of strength-building a week. Why Is It So Hard to Get Moving? Joint pain, lower back problems, muscle weakness, fragile bones, depression, chronic stress, obesity, and over-work (on the job and at home) can make it difficult to move easily, enjoy exercise, or find the time to do something good for yourself. And the less you do, the harder it is to get going. Fortunately, there are simple ways to get moving and supplements that can power you as you step into a healthier, happier, longer life. How to Get Moving—And Love It! You can get moving with a few simple activities: At least once a day, walk down stairs so slowly that your thighs become tired. Increase over time until you can comfortably do five or more flights. You also want to stretch your hips and hamstrings daily, so you improve balance and agility, and ease hip, leg, and lower back discomfort. The bonus: 10 minutes of stretching also helps keep your arteries healthy and supple, supporting your heart. “I Second that E-Motion” Here are two online stretches that will get you moving and grooving to your day. 1. Check out [simple stretches for joint pain relief]( on Sharecare. 2. For a more vigorous stretch join me for an early morning 7-minute workout on YouTube at, “[It’s Dr. Oz's 7-Minute Morning Workout.]( For more info, checkout “[Tips to Enhance your Stretching Routine]( Supplements that Help You Get Moving In addition to doing stretches to increase your agility and reduce discomfort, there are two supplements that promote mobility by increasing bone and muscle health and reducing body-wide inflammation. These are often sold together in combined products. [Hyaluronic Acid]( (HA) helps cushion your joints and build cartilage, but as you age it disappears. Some experts say a 70-year-old has lost 80% of the HA they had in their body when they were young.For more information on HA’s joint-friendly powers checkout “[Support Your Joints.”]( [Glucosamine]( (the sulfate form) helps protect your joints and cartilage from wear and tear, reduces inflammation. Some studies also show it may support heart health. (You move better with a healthy heart.) For more info check out [Glucosamine: Benefits, Forms, Joint Health, And More](. This newsletter is not a substitute for your physician’s advice and the claims have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. Know someone who might be interested in this newsletter? Please share it with them! First time reading? [Sign up here.]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Twitter]( Copyright © 2024 ZoCo Productions LLC, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you signed up for a ZoCo Productions newsletter. Our mailing address is: ZoCo Productions LLC 555 W 57th St.New York, NY 10019 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.