When we label activities as "exercise," "workout," "active rest day," "mobility training," "functional fitness," "cardio," "strength training," "recovery session," "yoga," "stretching," or "sports practice," it can create the illusion that only structured movement counts as taking care of your body.
This mindset can make people feel like if they’re not following a specific routine, they aren’t being active enough. But in reality, movement in any form, whether it’s walking, playing with your kids, doing household chores, or dancing, is beneficial.
Language shapes our perception. While it’s fine to use these terms, we should remember that they all contribute to the same goal: keeping our bodies healthy and functional. The real aim isn’t just to “work out” but to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and integrate movement naturally into our daily lives.
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Movement isn’t separate from exercise.
When we label activities as "exercise," "workout," "active rest day," "mobility training," "functional fitness," "cardio," "strength training," "recovery session," "yoga," "stretching," or "sports practice,"
it can create the illusion that only structured movement counts as taking care of your body.
This mindset can make people feel like if they’re not following a specific routine, they aren’t being active enough. But in reality, movement in any form, whether it’s walking, playing with your kids, doing household chores, or dancing, is beneficial.
Language shapes our perception. While it’s fine to use these terms, we should remember that they all contribute to the same goal: keeping our bodies healthy and functional. The real aim isn’t just to “work out” but to avoid a sedentary lifestyle and integrate movement naturally into our daily lives.
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