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Activity + Networking = Healthy Business
Enough sitting down! If you have a group that normally does sit-down meetings or are scheduled
to meet in the conference room today, I challenge you to figure out a way to get it accomplished
while on your feet! Wouldn’t you like to improve your body, inside and out? What about
decreasing stress? Want increased energy and the ability to think more clearly?
So, let’s explore why ACTIVITY is so critical to your life. Here is a SHORT list of all the
reasons why activity can help you. And once you are helped, your business and work will be too!
Benefits of Activity1,2,3,4,5
Heart, Lungs & Disease
Activity reduces blood pressure (ie. The activity of walking helps to reduce stress on the heart
(ultimately strengthening it), decreasing the risk of heart attack or stroke)
Activity improves your cardiovascular functions by strengthening your heart and lungs.
Activity helps to reduce cholesterol.
Some activities have shown a reduced risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, and Type 2 Diabetes.
(i.e.. Walking)
Weight, Muscle & Bones
Activity has a positive impact on your weight, by burning body fat and replacing it with muscle.
Activity increases metabolism requiring more calories needed to operate the body.
Activity helps to build muscle strength and endurance.
Activity helps you tone your body.
Many activities such as walking help you maintain healthier bones and joints, reducing the
risk of osteoporosis and chance of injury.
Many activities provide a greater control of body motion by helping with balance, strength,
and flexibility.
Outdoor activity in the sun helps skin produce Vitamin D, an essential vitamin for good health.
Studies Show that vitamin D is critical to the proper formation of the skeletal structure by maintaining
the proper blood levels of calcium.
Sleep, Energy, Stress, & Mind
Activity normally helps you sleep better. And we know how important it is for our bodies and
mind to get at least 8 hours of sleep!
Activity provides a renewed energy level which also has a tremendous benefit on your life and business.
Activity reduces stress levels and that has a tremendous number of benefits to your body,
mind and business.
Activity, specifically walking, has been proven to reduce symptoms of depression.
Activity reduces fatigue and provides a temporary burst of energy that lasts for several hours.
Activity lengthens your life expectancy - active people experience a higher quality of life for longer.
Activity stimulates creativity.
Benefits of Face-to-Face Networking
So now that you are convinced about the activity part and want to look and feel good, what about
the benefits of good, old-fashioned networking - connecting with people face-to-face. Some of us
haven’t done this in a while because the computer and internet allows us to avoid the face-to-face
interaction. So, ActivEntrepreneur wants to bring it back and this is why….
Focus, Listen, Hear - face-to-face networking involves focus, listening and hearing - it is
more difficult to not pay attention when you are face-to-face vs when you are online. So people tend
to be more focused on the conversation, listen, process what you are saying, and respond.
New Social and Professional Relationships - keep meeting new people and truly get to know
them. They will appreciate your interest in them and remember you when it comes to a referral.
Learn Something New - whether it is a new way to market your business, personal ways to green
your home, innovative ways to organize your finances or an introduction to zumba- you never know what
you will learn from someone else and how it can be utilized in your world. Be open to it.
Mentor - we all can use great mentors to help us navigate life - so be open to other people
as potential mentors when it comes to growing a business, parenting kids or changing a career. And be
open to being a mentor for someone in need.
Attract New, Relevant Clients - People are more focused when having face-to-face conversations.
You never know when a potential client might be standing right in front of you or leading you to a
pivotal client.
It’s Fun to Meet New People!
So I hope that I convinced you to get on your feet, instead of in your seat and network! Regardless
of whether you are a business owner, manager, corporate executive, lawyer, doctor, executive assistant,
parent, mom, dad or teenager…network and connect…and integrate Activity every day!
Note: Consult with your physician before starting any physical activity.
Links to research that supported this article:
1 AARP: The Numerous Benefits of Walking
2 Walking for fitness: How to trim your waistline and improve your health.
3 50Plus Fitness Walking: Benefits of Walking.
4 TheWalkingCoach.com
5 About.com: Training Walkers and Coaches
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"ActivEntrepreneur is a fun group of motivated business people looking to connect, cooperate, and prosper. Share the movement."
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Frank Morris, Founder, Ecologic Advisors
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