Making Movement Matter - Day 1 - Start By Getting Outside

Make movement matter today by getting outside during daylight hours and moving your body for at least 30 minutes. It can be anything - walking, running, cycling, roller skating, playing with the kids, playing without kids (coz that's ok too!).... You know your current levels of activity better than I do so pick something that is enough for you, and which appeals to you.

Why does this matter?

Being outside during daylight hours gives you a really good dose of Vitamin D which we can best absorb through the skin via sunlight. Moving about outside warms us up from the inside out letting the core of our body do its job and helping our organs to work more efficiently (and detoxing some of the festive 'treats').
If it's fun to do, or involves spending time with a favourite person then it won't seem like exercise and you're more likely to do it again. Or, if like me, you're an introvert then you can have some precious time with yourself recharging after the social season.
Being in the fresh air is a great way of clearing your head, heart and lungs.

Even if you didn't get to bed until the wee small hours this morning, you're nursing a hangover or you have relatives to visit today, make the time. It's really only half a hour, and you'll be glad you did.

Me? I'm going for a walk in the Pentlands with hubby and possibly one of my bestie is joining us smile emoticon bliss