{"id":17377,"date":"2025-03-20T09:48:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T13:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/?p=17377"},"modified":"2025-03-20T09:48:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T13:48:21","slug":"find-joy-in-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/food-health\/2025\/03\/20\/find-joy-in-movement\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Joy in Movement: UMaine Extension Launches New Resource"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2014 By Alex Gayton<\/a>, Assistant EFNEP Coordinator & Social Media Coordinator, Expanded Food Nutrition and Education Program (EFNEP), University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s hard to find time for physical activity in our busy lives, and it can sometimes feel like an impossible task. We get it! What if we told you it doesn’t have to be intimidating? UMaine Extension is here to help you find joy in movement with our new Physical Activity resource<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Muscle and bone strengthening<\/h3>\n

There are many benefits to strengthening our muscles and bones including increasing our muscle mass and helping to prevent osteoporosis. Check out our Muscle and Bone Strengthening page<\/a> to learn more and to find exercises you can do to strengthen your muscles and bones.<\/p>\n

Balance and Flexibility<\/h3>\n

Balance and flexibility help your body do everyday activities and prevent falls and injuries. Check out our Balance and Flexibility page<\/a> to learn more and to find exercises and stretches that target your balance and flexibility.<\/p>\n

Aerobic exercise<\/h3>\n

Aerobic activity helps your whole body stay healthy, including your heart and lungs, and helps to decrease your risk of developing certain chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke. Check out our Aerobic Exercise page<\/a> to learn more and to find activities you can do to get your heart rate up!<\/p>\n

Motivation<\/h3>\n

Staying motivated to stick to your physical activity routine can be challenging. Check out our Motivation page<\/a> for resources to help you stick to your movement goals.<\/p>\n

Ready to start your journey to a healthier, more active you? Explore our Physical Activity resources today! Share this resource with your loved ones and help them discover the benefits of movement.<\/p>\n

Resources<\/h3>\n