Naomi combines playful, powerful movement practices with the science of habit change to make it easier for busy moms to get moving every day. She frequently writes about the intersection of mom life, feminism, diet culture, and the unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to as women. Naomi is passionate about helping moms move more freely in their bodies and feel more at home in their skin.
The best time of day to move your body is the time that works best for you
|
(not interested in a MONTH OF MORNING MOVEMENT? Scroll down a bit so you can opt-out of these MMM promotional emails) Hey Reader, I am a morning person. I always have been and I likely always will be. My internal clock is set for around 6am, even if I don't set an alarm -- although thanks to perimenopause, my internal clock is also now getting me up at 4am some days just for funsies. You might guess that this means I prefer to also do my daily movement in the morning, which is true. My body just feels better when I move my body before I have breakfast and before I turn my computer on to work. There are lots of reasons that I prefer morning movement, but the first is simply that if I don't move my body first thing, I'm a lot less likely to do intentional movement other than walking my dog or dancing in my kitchen. Morning movement also helps me wake up my body and my brain, gives me more energy to face the day, and makes me feel like I've done something important for myself at the beginning of the day. I realize that sharing all of this won't convert non-morning people to suddenly wanting to wake up early and move your body. Nor do I think that morning movement is somehow superior to moving at another time of day. The best time of day to move your body is the time that works best for you. So why would I create a program called "A Month of Morning Movement?" Well, in part because folks asked me to create DAILY 5 2.0, with slightly longer classes and a more varied, full body focus. But I couldn't call it the DAILY 15, since not all of the classes are exactly 15 minutes long. The other reason is that the idea of moving first thing in the morning is appealing to lots of people, even if they're not currently in the habit of doing it. So I tried to create a program that bridged those desires: A monthlong program that features a wide variety of movement classes, ranging from 8-18 minutes long, while offering gentle encouragement (but no requirement) to start moving in the morning, via tried and true habit science tips. Thats A Month of Morning Movement in a nutshell. And it begins in just 2 days on May 1st. Here's what to expect if you join in: ⭐️ For every day in May, you'll receive an 8-18 minute movement practice from me, delivered directly to your inbox -- no more "not knowing what to do". I take care of the programming for you. ⭐️ These daily practices are: dynamic yoga flows (8 minutes), strength training (13-17 min), mobility work (12-18 min), bodyweight core-focused practices (10-12 minutes), and mellow classes (12-18 minutes) -- hooray for quick classes that are easy to slide into a busy schedule because most are 15 minutes or less. And lots of variety, too! ⭐️ You'll also receive simple, actionable tips for implementing a daily practice of movement, with a particular focus on making morning movement more possible -- this helps with habit forming behaviors that make motivation less of an issue, since motivation is fickle! ⭐️ This program will help you get on the mat everyday with more ease and joy, while giving you a well-rounded approach to movement. A MONTH OF MORNING MOVEMENT is for you if: ✔️ You've been wanting to start your day with movement, but it feels too hard for all of the reasons. ✔️ You've been wanting more variety in your movement practice and feel stuck in the same poses or practice you've always done. ✔️ You've been wanting to get stronger but feel a little intimidated by strength training and don't want to join a gym. ✔️ You want to move everyday but feel like you just don't have the time or the energy. ✔️ You are tired of decision fatigue and want someone to guide you through the entire process of choosing what to do everyday, as well as how to do it. ✔️ You thrive on accountability and need to report your progress so it feels like someone other than you is keeping track or cheering you on. If any of these land with you, know that I created A Month of Morning Movement with you in mind! So, are you in, Reader? Click here to join A Month of Morning Movement! And check out my pricing options -- created with all budgets in mind. We begin May 1st but if you sign up sooner, you'll get a few bonus videos to tide you over until then. See you on the mat soon! Naomi Not interested in a Month of Morning Movement? No problem. Click here and you won't receive any additional promotional emails from now through May1st. You will, however, remain on my overall email newsletter list, so you will definitely hear from me again, every Sunday for Movement Snacks. |
Naomi Gottlieb-Miller
Naomi combines playful, powerful movement practices with the science of habit change to make it easier for busy moms to get moving every day. She frequently writes about the intersection of mom life, feminism, diet culture, and the unrealistic standards we hold ourselves to as women. Naomi is passionate about helping moms move more freely in their bodies and feel more at home in their skin.
Hey Reader, I love core work. I might be in the minority and believe me, I get it. Core work is not easy. But getting stronger is also not easy. And while core work won't help me build bone density or help me build the larger muscle groups of my body, doing core work helps in other ways: More trunk stability when I'm doing heavier lifts More support and stability through functional movement like walking, running, twisting, and picking up my kids Moving with more ease generally There are...
Hey Reader, This morning, I woke up early to move my body like I always do. I am a person who has a daily movement practice, which is a little bit abnormal. Apparently only around 20% of women (according to a 2024 study) have an intentional daily movement practice. I like moving my body. It's also my job to teach people how to do it. And lots of evidence points to the fact that a regular (if not daily) movement practice, including resistance training and cardio, is important for health,...
Hey Reader, Last week I talked about how there's a lot of really bad advice out there when it comes to answering the question, "how do people find time to exercise?" Part of the problem is that lots of folks see exercise as an all or nothing endeavor. If you can't do a "full workout" it's not worth it. Except science doesn't back that up. Current science suggests that small bursts of movement or exercise are as beneficial as longer workouts. The point is to keep moving as you get older,...