6 Ways to Celebrate National Move More Month

If you're looking for an easy way to make positive changes to your lifestyle, then look no further than National Move More Month! This April, join hundreds of thousands of people around the world who are making a conscious effort to get more active and improve their well-being. Whether it's moving with your family or taking up some solo activities, exploring different sports, joining an online community, practicing home workouts, or having fun with movement games - there are plenty of fun and creative ways you can celebrate this special month.

1. Get Moving with Your Family

Are you looking for a way to celebrate National Move More Month? Well, why not get your family moving? Exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy, and it's even better when done together. You can set up a step challenge or a running challenge among yourselves and have some friendly competition. Or maybe go on a fun hike around your neighborhood. Being outdoors with your family can be a great bonding time and a nice way to take in nature's beauty while staying active. 

2. Enjoy Some Solo Activities

Sometimes all we need is some solo time for self-care and reflection. To celebrate National Move More Month on your own, try out some activities like yoga or Pilates for relaxation and stretching exercises. But if that's not quite your speed, perhaps you can try something more vigorous like biking or swimming - not only will it improve your fitness level, but it can also give you much-needed alone time if that's what you need. Take this month as an opportunity to explore different sports and activities so you can find out which one suits you best.

3. Join an Online Community

A great way to keep yourself motivated during National Move More Month is to join an online community of other people who are trying to make positive changes in their lives, too, such as joining groups dedicated to walking or running goals. Talking about shared experiences and being reminded that we're not alone in our efforts encourages us to stay on track with our goals and keeps us committed throughout the month (and beyond!)

4. De-Stress at Home 

It's easy during times like these to feel overwhelmed by feelings of stress and anxiety - but there are ways we can manage this through exercise too! Even something as simple as going for a walk around the block has been shown to help relieve stress and improve cognitive function after just 20 minutes of movement. If you prefer staying home, there are plenty of indoor workouts that don't require any special equipment - from dancing around the living room (or bedroom) for 10 minutes in the morning, setting aside an extra 15 minutes for stretching each day, or doing some light weights while watching Netflix. The possibilities are really endless when it comes to de-stressing at home during National Move More Month.

5. Make It Fun With Movement Games

Group games are always super fun, so why not take advantage of that fact during National Move More Month? Not only will they exercise both your body AND brain, but they often involve lots of laughter too! Try out classic kids' games such as tag or hopscotch (you know you want to!), hide & seek (for all ages!), Simon Says (perfect for practicing physical skills!), or even just freeze dance - perfect if you have youngsters around that need entertaining! Not only does this get everyone moving together, but it's also a great way for families to bond over physical activity, which makes it extra special.

6. Expanding Your Home Gym

For those of you who prefer working out in the comfort of your own home, why not try expanding your home gym? You don't need to invest in extravagant equipment - there are plenty of affordable options that can be tailored to any fitness level. Start by picking a few basic workout items and build up your inventory over time. With these tools, you can create an effective workout anywhere from the living room or backyard - perfect for National Move More Month.

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Celebrating National Move More Month doesn't have to be complicated - pick one (or more!) from our list above and give them a shot if you're looking for some ideas on how to make positive changes while having fun at the same time. Interested in learning more about health and fitness? Read about the 7 Ways to Improve Your Flexibility.