Moving Together: Introducing Our New Weekly Health & Movement Link-Up!

Photo by Michael Pointner

Hi everyone! I’m finally back in my groove, and if there is one thing that has been calling my name lately, it’s nature. I spend as much time as I can in parks and reserves because there is something so healing about just moving in the fresh air.

I know many of you feel the same way, but I also know that life gets busy, or sometimes our bodies don't allow us to do as much as we’d like. That’s why I’ve decided that 2026 is the year we start supporting one another in a real, tangible way.

Why Movement Matters (Even the Smallest Bits!)

We often think "exercise" means a high-intensity gym session, but health is really about circulation and intention. Taking time to move helps our mental clarity, reduces stress, and keeps our joints happy.

I want to form a beautiful community where we encourage each other to do more—but "more" looks different for everyone. It doesn’t matter how minimal it feels; even if you can only move your hands, your legs, or small parts of your body, let’s get them moving!

How the "Saturday Movement" Works

Every Saturday, I’ll be sharing my movement journey as a blog post. I might include my step count on my smart wristwatch or just talk about my entire experience with moving. Whether I was hiking through a forest or just doing light stretches at home, riding a bicycle, or walking your dog, I’ll post about it. Then, I will host a Link-Up right here on the blog!

You can link your own blog post and share how many minutes, hours, or even seconds you moved your body that week. It’s all about accountability and love.

Where can you move? Anywhere!

• In Nature: Local parks, forest trails, or a walk by the beach.

• In Your Neighborhood: A quick stroll around the block or a walk to a local cafe.

• At Home: Walking from room to room, mindful stretching in your chair, or even a little "living room dance" while the kettle boils!

• At Work: Taking the long way to the breakroom or doing some neck and shoulder rolls at your desk.

Join the Movement!

This is a safe, supportive space. If you want to be a bigger part of this and share the link-up tool on your own blog too, send me an email! I’d love to send you the code so we can grow this community across different continents.

I truly believe that slowing down and listening to our bodies is the first step to better health.

Always start slowly and progress at your pace. Build up your pace and don't rush into it. Share your stories, how you felt during and after, and what you saw during your movements. The experience should be enjoyable and invigorating, rather than solely concentrating on the movement.

I want to hear from you: Do you like the idea of us sharing our weekly health goals? Is there one specific way you’re hoping to move more this week? Let’s start this journey together!

Welcome to our weekly health and movement link-up. This space is created to encourage steady, mindful movement and to build a supportive community. By joining, you agree to the following simple guidelines.

1. Who Can Join

Anyone is welcome.
All fitness levels are accepted.
You do not need to be athletic or highly active.
Movement can be small, gentle, or adapted to your ability.

2. How It Works

A new link-up post will go live every Friday or Saturday.
You may link one blog post per week.
Your post should relate to movement, health, or physical activity from that week.
You may share minutes, steps, distance, reflections, or personal experiences.

Examples of movement include:

Walking outdoors or in your neighborhood
Stretching at home
Hiking, cycling, or swimming
Chair exercises
Gentle mobility work
Daily movement at work

All movement counts.

3. Content Guidelines
To keep this space respectful and encouraging:

Posts must focus on movement, wellness, or healthy habits.
No negative or shaming language about body types or abilities.
No medical claims or unsafe health advice.
No promotional-only posts unrelated to movement.
No offensive, political, or harmful content.
Posts that do not follow these guidelines may be removed.


4. Community Expectations
This is a supportive space.
By participating, you agree to:

Encourage others kindly.
Celebrate progress, no matter how small.
Respect different fitness levels and limitations.
Avoid comparison or competition.
This is not a contest. It is accountability and encouragement.

5. Safety & Responsibility

Always consult your doctor before starting new physical activity if needed.
Move at your own pace.
Stop if you feel pain or discomfort.
You participate at your own risk.
The host is not responsible for injuries or health outcomes related to participation.

6. Sharing the Link-Up

If you would like to host the link-up on your own blog, you may request the code by email godisablej66@gmail.com.
Proper credit to the original host must be included when sharing.

7. Frequency & Changes

The link-up runs weekly unless otherwise stated.
Guidelines may be updated when necessary to protect the community.
Continued participation means you accept any updates.

8. Our Purpose
The goal of this link-up is simple:

To keep moving.
To support one another.
To build healthy habits slowly and consistently.
To value steady progress over perfection.
Every step counts. Even seconds of movement matter.
We move together, at our own pace.
See you on Saturday.

See you on Saturday next week for our first link-up!

I’m choosing a name for our new movement and health walk, and I would truly value your thoughts. Below are a few options I’m considering. Please let me know which one you’re drawn to, or feel free to suggest another idea in the comments.

Name Options:

• Gathered in the Green

• The Open Meadow Circle

• The Fresh Air Fellowship

• The Nature & Nurture Circle

• Rooted in Motion

• Gentle Saturday Movement

• The Saturday Circulation

• Saturday Among the Trees

• Open Sky Movement

I’m looking forward to hearing which one speaks to you most.

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