Let’s get one thing straight—movement should light you up, not wear you down.
Too often we treat exercise like a punishment or just another task to check off the list. But what if moving your body felt like play? What if it felt inspiring, energizing—even fun?
That’s where your Movement Menu comes in.
✨ What’s a Movement Menu?
Think of it like your personal menu of movement options. A go-to list of activities that match different moods, energy levels, and time availability. It’s not about strict routines or rigid plans—it’s about freedom, flexibility, and fun.
Whether you’re high-energy or low-key, have 5 minutes or an hour, you can choose from a menu of movement that feels good to you in the moment.
🧘♀️ Movement That Moves You
When clients ask me, “Will you include a workout plan for me?” my first response is always: Do you want one? And more importantly: Will it truly work for you and your lifestyle?
Because here’s the truth: the best form of movement is the one you actually enjoy.
- Love long walks with your dog? Do that.
- Hiking to chase waterfalls? Yes, please.
- Dancing around the kitchen while you cook dinner? Absolutely.
- Swimming, skating, jumping on the trampoline? 100% counts.
There’s no one-size-fits-all. Movement is about connection, not perfection.
💡 The Magic of a Visible Menu
Here’s a powerful trick: Write your movement menu down and post it somewhere you’ll see it daily—your fridge, your bathroom mirror, your planner. When movement is visible, it’s easier to choose.
Before your head starts talking you out of it, ask your body:
What would feel good today?
Tune in. Choose based on how you want to feel. Movement should feel nourishing—not like a chore.
🌈 Sample Movement Menu
Your list can include classics and creative options alike. Here’s some inspiration to get you started:
- Walking / Hiking / Jogging
- Swimming / Surfing / Paddleboarding
- Dance (Zumba, Nia, S Factor, freestyle in your kitchen)
- Rollerblading / Skateboarding / Biking
- Jump rope / Hula-Hooping / Trampolining
- AcroYoga / Yoga / Pilates / Cardio Barre / TRX
- Gardening / Chopping wood / Cleaning with music on
- Martial Arts / Rock Climbing / Fencing / Archery
- Playing tag with your kids / Frisbee / Basketball / Tennis
- Circus Arts / Acrobatics / Horseback Riding
- Sex (yes, that counts too!)
- Weight training / Stair hopping / Carrying children
💭 Your Turn: What’s on Your Menu?
Ask yourself:
- What kind of movement did I love as a kid?
- What activity have I always wanted to try?
- What’s something I’d love to do with a friend, my kids, or my partner?
- What makes me feel most alive in my body?
Add it to your list. This is your invitation to play.
🚫 If It Drains You, Ditch It
If you’re dragging yourself to the gym, zoning out on the treadmill, or just “going through the motions,” it’s time to reevaluate.
Movement is meant to uplift you—not deplete you.
If your current routine feels like another task to cross off, then you’re out of flow. You’re out of alignment with your body, your energy, and even your life force.
The fix? Get back into movement that feels like magic.
Final Word: Move Because You Want To
Movement is not a punishment. It’s a privilege and a pleasure.
You don’t need more discipline—you need more inspiration.
You don’t need a better workout plan—you need a movement menu that excites your soul.
So go ahead: find what moves you.
Then move with joy.
