Now that health clubs are wired for the wireless world, we are hearing and seeing what people are doing while they are working out. Goodness, you can check your email, monitor your investment portfolio, read a book, or even talk on your cell phone.

C'mon folks, this is carrying multi-tasking too far. Spending time with your body is not doing two things at the same time!

This is comparable to doing a crossword puzzle while making love.

Movement/exercise is the time to be with your body, not something you take for a walk or ignore while you are busy with 'more important things.' (As you can see, I am a little stubborn about this!)

Your body loves to move and wants your complete attention when you are moving with her. In return, when you allow your body to enjoy herself through movement, the mind and the spirit will be refreshed and creative.

Let me reframe this for you with a simple mantra:

Your mind takes your body to a business meeting. Let your body take your mind to the place where you move.

At the gym, in your living room, outside amongst the birds and bees, give your physical side its time to play. Movement/exercise is an escape from mental stress, not another way to encounter it.

Movement, in its purest sense is creation.

Physical activity is best when your total being (mind/body) is focused on the act of doing, your mind is free from the worries you place upon it. Remember the moment you have been involved in the activity you love to perform:dancing,skiing,,running,walking,hiking,horseback riding,canoeing,biking …you were so concentrated that you lose all sense of time...enveloped in the moment of space.

The real joy of movement is listening to your body, feeling it thrive in response to exertion. Movement awakens your awareness of your body.

It is so wonderful. Your body wants to play! I encourage you to give yourself and your body this gift of living. Answer your email after the time you spent with your body. You will look and feel better for making this choice.

Quote: ‘Movement is the springboard to having a conversation with your body so that you make better choices in all areas of your life’—Stephanie Wood (now that is what I call ’multi-tasking’)