5 Movements for Today

Here are five movements to do throughout the day today to help you feel your best even if you do not do a formal workout.

Ideally, you do one movement for at least 1 minute every 30 to 60 minutes.

1. Push-ups.

Any variation counts: against a wall, against a counter, on your knees, on your toes, one arm, and whatever else you can think of.

2. Squats. 

There are many squat variations, and you can play around with foot placement. You can also add some deep squats, which you hold up to several minutes or more, to your day.

3. Jumping jacks.

Jumping jacks get up your heart rate, and jumps are great for your bones.

4. Standing on one foot.

You technically don’t move while standing on one foot, but you move to get there from a seated position. Standing on one foot is great for your balance, which is so important, especially as we age. You can make this harder by closing your eyes. If you are very wobbly, stand close to a wall or a heavy piece of furniture to hold on to.

5. Downward dog.

Downward dogs provide a nice stretch. You can walk your dog by lifting and lowering one heel at a time. You can also add movement by switching between downward dog and high plank. Hold the plank for a while for some extra core work.