The little things that matter
Backache? “Treatment is the movement” reminds us of Social Security. In the case of osteoarthritis? Moving is the best painkiller. To lower blood pressure or cholesterol? Sport is as effective as medicine. Against dark thoughts? A great antidepressant! In short, physical activity is good for the body and mind and cures many ailments. That’s why it’s the number one health prescription. But it is not always easy to get back to it—practical solutions and thoughtful advice to remove the brakes that prevent you from moving.
The little things that matter
If you haven’t done it for a long time, the word “sport” can be scary. This is why doctors prefer the notion of physical activity, which is more suitable for all profiles. Exit competition or the cult of performance, the idea is to move enough to activate your metabolism (increase heart rate, body temperature, etc.) and derive benefits in weight, tension, cholesterol, endurance, mobility, etc. The goal is to be less passive and spend less time sitting or in front of a screen. In short, the more you move, the better!