Imagine living like a kid. Swimming, going to the park, and playing games of tag and capture the flag. Getting active as an adult can involve activities other than joining a gym or running marathons. Just remember how it felt to be a child and move naturally.
Residents in the original Blue Zones areas of the world share lifestyle habits called Power 9®—these help them live longer, healthier, happier lives. Moving naturally is one of them. Shepherds in Sardinia hike many miles a day for most of their lives, while Okinawans garden for hours every day to grow food for their tables. Adventists in Loma Linda, California – another Blue Zones area – take long walks.
So how can you add natural movement into your daily life? Simply. When you tap into your childhood creativity, the ways to get moving are endless.
Pedal your way to well-being
Fort Worth has many miles of bike trails to enjoy. Beat the traffic by biking to work or just enjoy the trails with friends or family.
Plant a balanced life
Devote time to your yard; dig, mow, plant or pick. Gardening can double as restorative meditation and eventually your yard can become a place to relax and enjoy.
Step to a state of happiness
Enjoy the natural beauty and features of Fort Worth. Visit one of the city’s 300 parks and just walk. Make it kid-friendly by turning your walk into a scavenger hunt. Explore the shops of downtown, stop at a Blue Zones Project® Approved restaurant, walk around the Fort Worth Zoo or rent a kayak at Panther Island Pavilion.
Twirl toward a better you
Dance your way through housework by putting the earphones in and taking the feather duster out. Discoing your way through life can put a little fun in everyday chores.
One key to longevity? It may be rediscovering what you enjoyed as a kid and doing it. So, hop off the treadmill and get curious about movement in the world around you—it’s everywhere. To learn more about the Blue Zones Project Power 9®, visit LiveLongFortWorth.com. Now, get moving!