TC 233: Optimal Health - Pillar 2: Movement

In episode 223 of the Transformation Cafe, host Robin Masiewicz interviewed Dr. Ted Peña,  a practicing chiropractor for over 25 years, about the Seven Pillars of Optimal Health.

In this episode Dr. Peña elaborates on the second pillar of optimal health: Movement. Dr. Pena discusses the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of regular movement.

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Movement is about more than doing just one type of activity or exercise.  The goal is to use all four types of exercise: Endurance, Strength, Balance, and Flexibility.

Your body needs regular movement to keep your bones, muscles, and joints working well so you can move with ease and stay strong and flexible throughout your life. Keeping your body “tuned up” makes everyday activities like walking up stairs, carrying groceries, and doing chores easier and less prone to injury.

Endurance is important to overall fitness. Jog or take a brisk walk three or more times per week for 20 minutes or more.

Top 14 Physical Benefits of Regular Movement: Greater ease and increased range of motion Increased balance Increased strength and flexibility Improved muscle tone and coordination Joint resiliency Increased cardiovascular conditioning Enhanced athletic performance Improved circulation Prevention of injuries Greater longevity Pain relief (general) Relief of back and neck pain Respiratory issues diminish Reduced stress

Flexibility and Balance are two more keys to fitness.

Do resistance training that involves all your major muscle groups two or more times per week.

Dr. Pena online:

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Dr. Peña’s web site: http://www.chiropractorsriverside.com/

Additional Resources:

If you’ve been following the Transformation Cafe podcast, you’ll know that we feature interviews with authors, yoga teachers, chi gong instructors and many others that all say that healthy movement is one of the keys to staying healthy and happy. We encourage you to visit the Transformation Store for recommended books, videos, and supplies to help you reach your fitness goals. Our Featured Products page also has links to additional hand-picked resources.

If you’d like do discuss your thoughts about the Seven Pillars of Optimal Health we’d love to hear from you.  Leave a comment below!

 Recommended Reading:

A terrific article on Healthy Movements – Your Body’s Mechanics can be found at the News in Health from NIH.

For suggested exercises, check out this helpful article at Go4Life!

 

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