We’ve been told that movement means hitting the gym or grinding through a workout plan. But what if your daily activity: walking, stretching, or even dancing in your kitchen; is just as important? In this episode, Abby Rose (“your sister the doctor”) breaks down the science of physical activity versus structured exercise, explores the benefits of everyday movement, and shows how to rethink fitness without the pressure.
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You’ll learn:
• Why movement matters more than just exercise
• How small daily habits shift hormones, mood, and energy
• Easy ways to build movement into a busy lifestyle
• Why women especially benefit from a flexible approach to exercise ********************************************************
(00:00) Intro
(03:27) Recap & Rest Menu
(05:55) Doctor Advice: what is movement?
(09:20) Posture & daily movement
(12:36) Effects of Prolonged sitting
(15:55) Mental and Emotional on movement
(17:00) Structure exercise vs. movement
(18:42) Gaps in research
(22:05) Cycle syncing
(24:54) Sister Advice
(29:45) Top tips for women
(36:59) Action, small goals
(40:30) Challenge: movement pyramid
(44:03) Final Sister Advice
(45:23) Movement Affirmations
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Recommendations:
• Atomic Habits by James Clear for building small, consistent movement habits
• Research by Dr. Stacy Sims on women’s exercise physiology and how movement affects your body differently across your lifespan
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Loved this episode on emphasizing movementover exercise? Stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we’ll dive into the third letter in the R.E.C.I.P.E. to your health! Make sure to follow me for more tips, science-backed wellness advice, and sisterly pep talks:
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