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Motion Minute: April 2024

Welcome to MC Discover! Check out our newsletter each month to read about current health & wellness trends and get the latest updates directly from the people at Motion Connected.

03.29.24 12:26 PM - Comment(s)
Strength Training Plan for Beat the Heat

We all know taking steps is important for our health but what is just as important?  Strength training!  And we want to show you how easy it can be.  We put together a 3-week workout plan to coincide with our Beat the Heat step challenge, July 17th - August 6th (at participating organ...

07.13.23 10:09 AM - Comment(s)
Be Strong

Want to boost your energy and get stronger? Strength training is a type of exercise that often gets overlooked when planning an exercise routine, but it shouldn’t! Regular strength training yields unique benefits to your health and daily life. It’s also an excellent way to release stress.


The guide...

12.22.22 03:35 PM - Comment(s)
Fact or Fiction? 10,000 steps debunked.

There are numerous benefits to physical activity… but how many steps do you need to take in a day to reap the benefits?                 


For many years 10,000 steps per day has been viewed as the daily benchmark for physical activity. In comparison however...
06.06.22 09:15 AM - Comment(s)
[Video]-The Benefits of using Nature as Therapy

A great way to alleviate stress is by engaging with nature. Watch this video on the power of nature as therapy. Try out one of two of these tips and monitor how you feel!

05.30.22 10:57 AM - Comment(s)
21 Day Strength Training Challenge

Strength training gives you endless health benefits, from more energy, better metabolism and more. (You can watch our video for more benefits.)


Ready to get started incorporating more strength training into your daily schedule? Challenge yourself to a 21 day workout routine. Simply use this tracking ...

03.31.22 09:30 AM - Comment(s)
Living Naturally Well: Understanding the 8 Dimensions of Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing is more than just going to the doctor for an annual checkup. Wellness is an active process.

   —"Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence." - National Wellness Institute

03.04.22 09:43 PM - Comment(s)
The Power of Movement 

Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages can take to improve their health.  Physical activity helps us feel better, function better, sleep better, and lessens risk for a large number of chronic diseases.  Watch our video on the power of...

02.08.22 01:36 PM - Comment(s)
How to Stay Active as the Temperatures Drop
When cold winter weather moves in, you may feel tempted to stay cozy indoors or wrapped up in your favorite blanket on the couch. Rather than staying sedentary all winter, why not have some fun! Ice skating, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing are just a few activities you can only enjoy in the w...
01.18.22 08:29 PM - Comment(s)
30 Ways to Reach Your Step Goal at Home

Taking steps to stay healthy is more important than ever. A simple way we like to stress less and feel better is by focusing on getting a healthy number of steps in our daily routines (we recommend 6,000 steps or more.) 


To help you get active, we put together a list of ways you can get your ste...

10.01.21 04:08 PM - Comment(s)