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Movement as Medicine: Confronting the Silent Threat of Sedentary Lifestyles
Is sitting the new silent killer in our lives? Physical inactivity has shockingly become the fourth leading cause of death worldwide, yet we seldom recognise the urgency of this issue. Welcome to gwunspoken, where today we declare that "Movement is medicine." This episode challenges the norms of a sedentary lifestyle, highlighting how our modern routines—from long commutes to endless hours at the desk—are engineered to keep us still. It's not just about feeling guilty; it's about understanding the stakes. We question why we’ve normalized inactivity and ignored its profound consequences on our health, from hormonal chaos to increased risk of chronic diseases.
As we unpack the detrimental impacts of sitting, we also explore the transformative power of movement. Imagine a prescription that boosts mood, enhances energy, and even enriches relationships, all without a trip to the pharmacy. Whether it's a simple walk or a brief stretch, movement is the most accessible medicine available. We invite you to challenge your daily choices—reclaim your power and redefine what it means to live a healthy, active life. Are you ready to embrace the movement revolution? Tune in and find out how these small changes can lead to a significant transformation in your life.
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Welcome to another edition of GW Unspoken, where we discuss stuff we don't typically talk about but probably should. And today we're wrapping up our movement series with a bold statement Movement is medicine. But here's the problem Most of us aren't taking the dose when we need to thrive. In fact, many of us are overdosing on sedentary behavior. Harsh Maybe? True, absolutely.
Speaker 1:This episode is designed to challenge everything you think about movement, health and the choices you make daily. If you've been sitting comfortably while your body begs for action, this episode is definitely for you. Now let's start with a shocking fact Physical inactivity is now considered the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. That's right. Listen to that again Fourth leading cause of death worldwide. It's up there with smoking, poor diet and alcohol.
Speaker 1:Yet we rarely treat inactivity with the urgency it deserves. Do you? Do you actually treat it with urgency? Imagine if your doctor prescribed you a pill that could improve your mood, your energy, longevity, and you refuse to take it. That's what many of us are doing every single day by choosing to stay still. So let me ask you this when was the last time you moved your body? Not because you had to, but because you actually chose to? And if you can't remember, then maybe the question is, why not? Because here's the uncomfortable truth We've normalized inactivity.
Speaker 1:Sitting is the new smoking and yet we've built our lives around it Long commutes, hours at a desk. Guess what it's so important to be busy these days, isn't it? Look how busy I am. I've been sitting on my ass all day. Sitting down must be really important.
Speaker 1:You notice that here's a shocking truth for people out there, and people aren't going to like this episode. I understand that. But people who say they're busy all the time often think they're more busier and they're more important than other people. We are all busy, all right. So sitting at a desk for hours or doing the extra hours at work, it's credible, yes, it is, but it doesn't mean you're more important, all right. And if you're sacrificing that for exercise, which is your own health, to make you feel better, live longer, have better relationships, then that sucks. That's actually the wrong thing to do. Don't say to me and write in and say well, you know what, gary, that's okay for you to say because you're a nine to three. You're a teacher. Really, come and do my job for a day. See how that goes for you. I'm talking about yourself now, when you go out there and you put yourself and give yourself a little gold medal by saying, look, how important I am because I've worked so hard today.
Speaker 1:What has been in its place, been sacrificed? All right, screen time. It eats up what little energy we often have at the end of the day. What's the result? I'll tell you what it is. It's a cascade of hormonal imbalances. Our cortisol levels are sky high because the stress has got nowhere to go, because, guess what? We haven't moved. We've probably left it to the last thing. Inverted commas, if we get time, closed commas because it's the first thing that will go. I'll do it tomorrow. And who's heard that one before? There's no tomorrow. Is there All right?
Speaker 1:Insulin isn't regulated, increasing our risk of diabetes. Testosterone and estrogen levels drop, guess what Affects everything from energy to our relationships. So think about this. How often do you complain about feeling tired, stressed, stuck? How often do you actually move to change it? How often do you actually move to change it? The disconnect is real and guess what? It's hurting us.
Speaker 1:But here's the thing this isn't just about guilt, it's about power. Movement is the most accessible, affordable and effective medicine you'll ever find. It regulates your hormones, it boosts your immune system. It sharpens your mind. It even strengthens your relationships. It doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming. In fact, a brisk walk can lower your risk of chronic disease. A 10-minute stretch can reset your mood. A few jumping jacks can make you wake up better than a cup of coffee in the morning.
Speaker 1:So here's a challenge. What's one excuse you've been making about movement? Too tired, my favorite, too busy, not fit enough. Write down and then call it out. That's the real reason you're staying still. Be honest. This is the first step to breaking the cycle.
Speaker 1:Right now, write down and have a good chat to yourself. Yell it out loud. If you're by yourself, look at yourself in the mirror, as weird as it sounds, and name the three most important things in your life right now. Name them. What is it? Is it wife? Is it family? Is it friendships? Is it connection? What are the top three? You know, if work's number one and you live and die for work, you must really love your job. Fine. What's two and three? Because it can't all be work, it can't all be things that we sacrifice exercise for. Yell it out and then think about why haven't you been doing exercise to improve or get better at the things that you just yelled out that you want in your life. All right, stop saying too tired, stop saying too busy. Start, just get out.
Speaker 1:Remember we emotionally don't want to feel like probably going through the exercise or the pain or the uncomfortableness of getting outside or exercising or getting on our bike. Do it, you're not going to wait to the right time to start, it's not going to happen. All right, our moods come and go in waves. Cortisol, the stress hormone, comes and goes in waves. If we only exercise when we feel like it, we'll probably exercise what? 30% of the time. If that, all right. Let's get real.
Speaker 1:If movement is medicine, then inactivity is self-sabotage. Harsh, yes, but avoiding movement is like ignoring a chronic illness and expecting it to go away. We wouldn't do that with our heart, our lungs, our kidneys, so why do we do it with our muscles and our hormones? Here's a wake-up call If you're not moving, you're choosing decay over vitality. That might sting to hear, but it's the truth and we all need to confront this.
Speaker 1:So look, let's end this series with three bold questions for your journal. I'm a bit harsh today. I want people to actually wake up, have the wake-up call of moving. I've seen it in our household this week. I've seen people stuck on TV, stuck on Netflix series, and there's been an argument to get outside. And suddenly, outside moving, connecting with others, mood is completely changed. It's the same for teens, it's the same for adults. So here's the three bold questions for your journal.
Speaker 1:Number one what is one story you've been telling yourself about why you can't move more? And now, how can you rewrite that narrative? Let's now make it positive. How can you rewrite it? Number two what's one small but consistent movement habit you can commit to? Again, something positive, something you'll actually stick with it, no matter what it's like waking up, you have to wake up and get to work, or you've got to wake up and have breakfast, or you've got to wake up and do something. You have to exercise. You can't not do it. All right Now. Number three fast forward 10 years from today. What's the new day? What's the difference between a life where you embrace movement daily and one where you stay inactive? Be specific, Write down what you think will change. You know how your body, your mind, your relationships change. Remember, movement is medicine, but it's up to you to take the prescription. So what's your next step? Literally, literally, you.