150 logs later… and no pain

This past week, a client sent me an email that absolutely made my day.
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She had just returned from the lake where a truckload of firewood needed unloading — 150 logs in total.
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But instead of simply powering through, she caught herself applying the movement strategies we’ve been practicing and discussing together.
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 She hinged through her hips.
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 Used her squat.
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 Lifted and turned with intention.
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 Paused every 10 logs to breathe and recheck her alignment before continuing again.
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And by the end?
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No pain.
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No medication.
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Just a great feeling of realizing her body could handle a demanding real-life task differently than before.
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Honestly, that deserves a standing ovation. 
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Because that’s what I mean when I talk about Real Moves for Real Life.
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Movement practice isn’t only about exercises done perfectly during a class or program. It’s about building awareness, confidence, and capacity so your body can support you in everyday life — whether that’s unloading firewood, gardening, carrying groceries, getting up off the floor, or simply moving through your day with a little more ease.
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And truthfully? I’ve been thinking about this myself while cleaning up the flower beds at home lately. I keep catching myself practicing my own hip hinge while moving dirt, lifting pots, and bending toward the garden beds.
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These little movement moments matter.
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In fact, earlier this week on Instagram, I shared a short clip of me practicing my own hip hinge while cleaning out the flower beds at home.​
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Not in a gym.
Not in a perfect setup.
Just real-life movement in real time.
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Because this is where movement patterns actually begin to matter; in the everyday tasks we repeat over and over again.
If you saw the post, I hope it encouraged you to notice your own movement patterns a little differently this week, too.
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If you haven’t watched the “A Better Way to Bend Forward (Garden Edition)” video yet, you can still catch it.

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​And speaking of movement moments…
This June, I’m inviting our community to take part in something simple, approachable, and fun inside The MedFit Movement Studio:
 26 Movement Moments 
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The idea is simple:
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​26 ways to move during the month of June in celebration of the year 2026.
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No perfection required.
No “all or nothing” mindset.
Just opportunities to move your body in ways that support your life.
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Every movement counts.
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Some days might involve stretching.
Some might involve walking.
Some might involve gardening, dancing in the kitchen, practicing a squat, or taking a few mindful breaths before moving again.
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The official challenge launches May 26th inside The MedFit Movement Studio and will run from June 1-30.
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But because you’re part of this email community, I wanted to open the doors a little early and invite you to join us now with complimentary early access through the Move Now level of the Studio.
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This is a chance to explore the community, ease into the challenge, and start collecting your own movement moments before June even begins.
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And honestly? The firewood story above is exactly what this challenge is about.
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Not perfect movement in exercise machines.
Not intense gym workouts.
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Real life.
Real bodies.
Real movement moments that slowly build confidence, awareness, and capacity over time.

Join the 26 Movement Moments Challenge

​Sometimes the biggest changes don’t come from dramatic workouts or intense programs.
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Sometimes they begin with noticing:
“Oh… my body handled that differently today.”
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And that matters.
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Stay well and happy moving,
Lisa
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P.S. If you’ve had one of those “real life movement wins” lately — big or small — I’d genuinely love to hear about it. Those stories inspire me more than you know. Drop a comment below.