Micro-Movements That Keep You Young Episode 111

In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I talk about the importance of staying active through micro-movements and daily motion. Exercise is not about long hours in the gym. It’s about staying in motion and honoring your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. I share how small actions build energy, improve mood, and help you age with strength. You will hear what I have been learning from science, scripture, and personal experience about how to stay strong as we get older.

I explore how movement impacts focus, energy, and emotional stability. Simple habits such as walking, stretching, or doing short exercises between tasks make a difference. Science from Dr. Andrew Huberman shows that two to three minutes of movement every hour supports glucose control, clarity, and mood. I also talk about muscle loss and why maintaining strength helps prevent decline as we age. The book Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry Lodge reinforces this idea. The authors show how daily movement sends growth signals to your body while inactivity sends decay signals.

Key Takeaways

• Your body is a temple. Caring for it is a form of stewardship.

• Movement builds focus, balance, and independence.

• Small bursts of activity improve metabolism and mood.

• Muscle mass declines about one percent per year after age fifty. Strength training and protein help slow that loss.

• You are never too old or too busy to move.

• Micro-movements such as calf raises, shoulder rolls, or standing during phone calls build long-term strength.

• Daily action sends growth signals to your body and supports longevity.

• You’re never too old or too busy to move.

• Small steps compound. Each movement is a vote for vitality.

• Start with one thing and build momentum.

Action Step
Pick one micro-movement and repeat it every day for a week. Track your progress and note how your energy changes. Simple steps today shape your health for tomorrow.

Resources
Book: Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry Lodge – https://amzn.to/43HionV
Dr. Andrew Huberman’s research and podcast – https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab

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Bible Verses

1. 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (NIV)
   “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.”
   Focus: Stewardship and honoring God through physical health.

2. 1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV)
   “For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
   Focus: Balancing physical discipline with spiritual growth.

3. Hebrews 12:11–12 (NIV)
   “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.”
   Focus: The reward of consistent discipline and physical effort.

4. Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
   “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
   Focus: Renewed strength and endurance through faith.