Sneak Peak: Move, Thrive, and Come Alive
A preview of the preface to Move, Thrive, and Come Alive coming out June 2nd
Growing up, movement was a constant companion, woven seamlessly into the fabric of my everyday life. It wasn’t just a means to an end; it was a source of joy, adventure, and connection. As a kid, I walked to school, sprinted through the activities in PE class, and chased friends while playing tag and sports during recess. When afternoon came, I’d walk home from school, drop my backpack, and set out on some neighborhood adventure, where the boundaries of imagination blurred with the thrill of outdoor play. As the sun dipped below the horizon, I pedaled or raced home, exhausted but ready to do it all over again the next day.
Weekends were a gateway to exploration. Family bike rides helped me see the world and develop my own sense of freedom on the open roads, and hikes immersed us in the raw beauty of nature. Team sports ignited my competitive spirit and showed me what it meant to work as part of a cooperative group. All of these activities challenged my body physically but nourished my mind and soul.
Back then, movement wasn’t a burden or something we stressed about how to increase or improve. We didn’t think about step counts, activity levels, or tracking; it was just a natural part of everyday life. The lines between exercise and just plain physical activity were so blurred that they often didn’t even exist. Movement was a way of being, and although we did many things that most would consider “exercise,” to us, it was just life.
Growing up this way instilled in me a deep love and curiosity for all types of movement and, subsequently, exercise. Unfortunately, as I’ve gotten older, things have changed when it comes to the state of movement in our lives.
In our modern world, we have gradually lost touch with the seamless integration of movement that once shaped our days. We choose cars over walking short distances, trade supermarket aisles for home deliveries, and allow technology to claim our attention, relegating the outdoors to the periphery. We find ourselves seated more often, standing less, and outsourcing physically demanding tasks. Even work, in its digital realm, no longer requires us to venture beyond our front doors. Movement has transformed from a privilege we relish to a mere necessity we endure.
Despite all of the changes in the modern world, there is still hope. Each and every one of us possesses the power to rewind the clock, reclaim the inherent joy of movement, and harness the tools and guidance at our disposal. By integrating natural activity back into our lives and leveraging the wonders of technology, we can ignite the flame of passion for movement within ourselves and others. Countless individuals still cherish a life where movement takes center stage, and it is up to all of us to assist others in unearthing their love for the vitality that movement brings.
This book is a resounding call to action, an impassioned guide that beckons you to infuse movement into your very existence. It is an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery—to explore, experiment, and uncover what kindles your unique flame of motivation. Within these pages lie the answers to the many movement questions out there, including what to do, why we should do it, and how to do it. . . seamlessly, consistently, and correctly. This book equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to embark on your own personal movement revolution. And as this revolution takes hold, it will spread like wildfire, touching the lives of your family, friends, and community, empowering them to discover their own vitality, joy, and fullness of life through movement.
So, let’s embark on this journey together. Let’s build an extraordinary future where movement becomes not only a habit but a profound and exhilarating way of being. Let’s bring revitalized energy back to the world of movement, helping people move, thrive, and ultimately come alive. Because when we are moving, nothing can stop us!
If this resonates, you’ll love the rest of my upcoming book Move, Thrive, and Come Alive (out June 2). It’s a practical blueprint for rethinking fitness and reclaiming movement as part of modern life. Built around 100+ practical tools and habits, this book will help you move more, feel better, and live fully. You can check it out or pre-order it here 👇
https://www.amazon.com/Move-Thrive-Come-Alive-Science-Backed/dp/1572843667
ALSO… I’ll be doing a live event for my new book this Thursday, June 4th at 12 pm EST with my company Coya. The virtual session will be a jam-packed hour all about making movement and exercise more sustainable, practical, and accessible in modern life. I’ll run through some of the core ideas from my book and then answer your questions! If you are interested in joining, you can use the link below or reply to this post, and I can add your email to the event.
Link to join on Thursday at 12 pm EST: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88579292880?jst=2