you’re not lazy, you’re designed to be super efficient.

we are naturally geared towards easier movements, not because we are lazy, but because we programmed to.

our brain prioritizes keeping us alive and one of the ways it does this is by reducing our energy expenditure wherever it can.

when it comes to moving and doing things the brain is going to use the movement patterns that are already built into auto pilot because that saves energy in two ways:

first by not having to think about moving and second by not having to use as much muscular energy.

this is because the fascial system layers up on itself to make repetitive movements easier.

this is great for things that we do all the time because the fascia is adding strength and structure and stability.

however when we go to adjust a movement pattern this fascial “support” feels more like a hurdle than it does helpful. plus the brain can be a bit sassy as we ask it to think about moving more than it is used to or wants to…it has so many things to consider already!

if you’re like me and trying to shift your movement patterns to something a bit more helpful, just know; you’re not lazy, you’re super efficient, so keep at it!

2 minute subtle shift...

shifting an already established movement pattern is sometimes easier than making a completely new one.

for me, rather than adding a bunch of squats into my workouts I have been subtle shifting how I bend down to pick things up so that I’m doing more of a squat. I’m now finding myself doing 10-20 squats a day and the best part is that I’m not resisting them as much!

here’s a little list of common times you might already be on auto pilot and moving really efficiently. pick one and see if there’s a way you can subtly shift how you move during it.

if you want specifics of how you can shift your keystone habit, reply and I’d love to help you brainstorm!

see you next week, Brooke ✌🏻