Thanks for watching this video, Boost Your Vitality and FUNctional Fitness. There is increasing scientific evidence that physical activity and exercise are tremendously beneficial for managing and reducing chronic diseases, improve brain health, lowering blood pressure, reducing and in reducing anxiety and depression. One of the best functional exercise is the squat. Start with your feet hip width apart, push your heals down, and pretend to sit, squeezing major muscles, your thighs and gluteal muscles, and come back up, keeping awareness of those major muscles in mind. Repeat. Squatting with good form and mindful attention, helps us with activities of daily living and is a excellent way to strengthen your body. You can even fit squats in during the day, adding variation, to build muscle tone and energy Contact Elaine at Move2Love@gmail.com for more information, resources, on Positive Exercise Practices (PEP), Positive Fitness and Flourishing or www.ElaineOBrienPhD.com.
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Please talk to your doctor or health care provider before exercising or practicing the suggestions offered here. We are offering ideas for informational purposes only. Always listen to your body and feel free to slow down or stop when you feel you need to.
