Exercise Tips from NPR’s LifeKit: Could Watching TV Actually Help You Get Moving?
18 October - 32 minsFor “Move Happier,” Gretchen talks with Marielle Segarra, host of NPR’s Life Kit, about ditching the all-or-nothing rule, making the most of everyday activities, and the importance of smell and lighting.
Episode highlights:
Reduce friction: set out your gear the night before [00:00]
The five-minute rule: tell yourself you only have to move for five minutes, and momentum carries you [00:00]
Strength training basics: bodyweight moves like air squats and wall push-ups, no equipment needed [00:00]
Why strength work matters for bone density, brain function, and joint health [00:00]
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NPR Life Kit: How to move more this year, featuring Michelle Segarra and...
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