image: Google Images I was in a slump. For months I had been stop-and-start with a regular routine of strength exercises. “Just 20 minutes a day!” Isn’t that how most exercise plans are promoted? It sounds simple enough. I knew I should do it. I knew what benefits would come but getting myself to do it consistently was another matter. I asked Anna's advice. What she suggested was surprising - and doable. “Try doing one plank tomorrow. Just that.” I gave it a whirl. The next
image: Google Images We’re hitting the science with this month’s blog folks, but it’s pretty cool stuff, so hang in there with me. Let’s take Newton’s first law of motion: a body at rest or in motion will remain at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an external force. It’s like Netflix and a flop on the couch vs. a 45-minute bout of movement and breathing a bit harder. Both have value, but I’d say one has a way cooler story than the other (keep reading) and leaves us feel
