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Dear Reader, This week — the space between Christmas and New Year’s — often feels a little strange. The rush has slowed.
The calendar is quieter. And yet, there’s a hum of what’s next in the background. Before you jump ahead, I’d like to offer a simple but powerful reminder: You can’t plan where you’re going if you don’t know where you are. And I don’t mean where you wish you were. I mean where your body is right now. 🎁 A December Gift, as the Month Comes to a Close Throughout December, I’ve been sharing small, meaningful gifts such as simple practices, reflections, and tools to support you during a busy and often demanding season. As we close this month of giving, I want to share one more — and it’s one of my favourites. Not because it’s flashy or complicated, but because it brings clarity. This Isn’t About Judgment — It’s About Clarity When it comes to physical activity, many people head into the New Year with motivation but very little information. We set goals without understanding our current capacity, habits, or barriers. Then we wonder why those plans fade by February. Clarity changes that. Being honest about your current physical activity level isn’t about criticism or guilt. It’s about giving yourself a realistic starting point — one that respects your life, your energy, and your body as it is today. Because meaningful change doesn’t come from pushing harder. Why This Week Is the Perfect TimeThis in-between week isn’t ideal for big overhauls.
Often, people don’t struggle because they lack motivation. They struggle because they don’t yet see the full picture. Sometimes we don’t even know what we could be doing until we slow down long enough to look. A Simple First Step (No Workouts Required) That’s exactly why I created my Physical Activity Assessment. This is my final December gift to you. It’s not a fitness test. It’s not about performance. Instead, it helps you:
Think of it as a baseline — a place to stand before you take your next step. If You Want Your Plans to Have Meaning…This is a gentle, grounded place to begin. I’m sharing this a little early so you can approach the New Year prepared, not pressured. 👉 Take the Physical Activity Assessment here. No rush. No judgment. Because awareness isn’t the end goal. It’s the beginning. Be well and happy moving, Lisa P.S. Our next Move Smart, Feel Better webinar is just around the corner. Will you join me on January 13? Studio members attend free, and if you’re not yet part of The MedFit Movement Studio, you can join at no cost — giving you a complimentary seat at the webinar and access to the growing library of supportive resources inside the Studio. Supporting you in your physical activity journey.Together, we will use thoughtful and considerate movement to reprogram how you live in your body. Let's teach your brain to soften the intensity, and to grow your own ease.
Using exercise science, kinesiology, and yoga therapy, we can find a place that will not only allow you to move better and move more, but also increase the quality of your life.
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Struggling to stay consistent with movement? Each week you’ll get relatable stories, practical strategies, and uplifting tips to help you move smarter, feel better, and bring more wellness into your daily life.
Reader, As the calendar inches closer to the heart of the festive season, routines soften, schedules stretch, and attention gets pulled in many directions. There’s a saying you may have heard before: where attention goes, energy flows. And this time of year, our attention often goes outward—toward gatherings, preparation, travel, and making sure everyone else is taken care of. What can quietly slip through the cracks is you. Your body.Your breath.Your inner signals. And yet, your body is...
Hi Reader, December has a way of changing how we move. The ground feels different under our feet. Sidewalks get icy. Snow piles up where we least expect it. And suddenly, something we don’t usually think much about—our ankles—becomes very important. This time of year, I notice two things happening: People are walking a little more cautiously (for good reason). And many of us are completely disconnected from how our ankles actually move and respond. So this week, I wanted to offer you a small...
Good morning Reader, Before you scroll any further, let’s pause for just a moment. Take a breath in… and a breath out. That’s it. You’ve already started. This month, I wanted to offer you simple gifts—something you can return to anytime you feel rushed, tense, or overwhelmed. It’s a breathing practice called box breathing, and I walk you through it in a short video (less than five minutes). Start with the Breath Box breathing is easy to follow. You imagine the shape of a box—four equal sides....