A health newsletter for adults over 60 who want to live fully, stay engaged in life, and continue doing what they love!

Simple Tips To Move More!

As a personal trainer, I design workouts around the body’s basic movement patterns. When clients practice these patterns, they maintain the strength and mobility needed to handle everyday tasks with ease.

Instead of avoiding movement, look for simple opportunities to move throughout your day — and celebrate those moments! If an injury or chronic condition makes one movement difficult, focus on what you can do and celebrate that.

The main idea is simple: just keep moving.

Now, let’s take a look at the basic movement patterns and how you can easily weave them into your daily life...

Push and Pull

The push and pull motion is an essential upper body movement. The next time you vacuum, thank yourself for exercising your push and pull muscles. Not only will you be getting the carpet clean, you’ll be building muscle for this essential movement as well!

Bend and Lift

Our bodies need to bend and lift in order to handle everyday tasks. Bending over activates the core muscles, which play a key role in staying strong and stable. So next time you need to pick something up — even a bag of trash — embrace the task! Every repetition makes you stronger. Just remember to protect your back by engaging your core: gently draw your belly button in toward your spine each time you bend.

Single Leg

Single-leg movements are vital for maintaining balance, strength, and independence. A common example is climbing stairs. Many people avoid stairs — even choosing homes without them — but when you stop using this movement, you gradually lose the ability to do it.

Instead of avoiding stairs, embrace them! Choose the stairs whenever possible to keep this skill strong. If stairs already feel challenging, start small: practice stepping up and down on a low step, then gradually work your way up to a standard stair height.

Rotational

Rotational movement is a key pattern that often becomes harder with age — yet it’s essential for many everyday tasks. The next time you’re reaching to put something away, try rotating your torso instead of simply shuffling your feet.

If rotation feels painful, difficult, or throws off your balance, only turn as far as feels comfortable. The important thing is to keep practicing rotation daily to maintain and improve your mobility over time.

Key Takeaway

Exercise is simply movement. Look for ways to incorporate all the basic movements into your daily life and celebrate when you do. Movement gives you freedom to keep doing the things you love!

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Sweet Potato Toast

A fun, nutrient-packed swap for bread — gluten-free, fiber-rich, and full of flavor.

Ingredients (makes 4 slices):

• 1 large sweet potato (washed, skin on or off)
• Your choice of toppings (ideas below!)

Instructions:

1. Slice the sweet potato lengthwise into ¼-inch thick slices.
2. Place slices in the toaster (high setting) or on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, until tender but still sturdy.
3. Top with your favorite healthy add-ons:

🥑 Avocado + sprinkle of salt & pepper

🍳 Fried or poached egg

🥜 Almond or peanut butter + banana slices

🍅 Hummus + cherry tomatoes

Health Tip: Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, vitamin A, and potassium — great for eye health, immunity, and steady energy.

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