Being socially connected with our “PALS” leads to health benefits. For example, recent medical research is indicating that when visiting hours in hospitals freely allow friends and family members to be around the patients, the recovery by the patients is both quicker and healthier.
But what I’m talking about are other “PALS”. And yes, these also have health benefits. This is the acronym that I have created for myself, that I put in my iPhone calendar when I complete one, two or three sets of P: Pushups, A: Abs, L: Lunges, S: Squats. The last 2-3 years, I’ve really been focused on staying in touch with my people PALS. I’ve also made it a point to do these exercises. But yesterday, I gave these four key exercises a name: PALS.
It’s already having an impact on me because it is easy to remember, and more motivating to say to myself than just saying, “I need to do my exercises.” Get yourself some PALS.