Roses are red, The skies are blue, Get up and move— Your body needs you. One small step is where it begins; each little motion is a quiet win. ✅✨Go outside. Movement doesn’t have to be big to be meaningful. A slow walk, a few extra steps, or simply rising with intention—it all matters. You were made to RISE. 🌿 "Let us run with endurance the race set before us."😉 Every move you make is part of your healing story. Keep going—strength is growing with every step. ⚠️ Always chec

💙 Movement for Movement Monday 💙 Upping Your Steps, Uplifting Your Spirit!! Every step counts. Whether it's a few extra steps around the house, a short walk to the mailbox, or a slow stroll in the sunshine—movement adds up. Some days, getting out of bed is a win. Other days, you might surprise yourself with how far you go. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress. It’s showing up for your body and honoring the strength you do have, even if it looks different than before. Thi

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and something about spring just makes it feel like a fresh start. 🌱☀️ There’s a quiet strength in this season—everything that once looked still or lifeless is now waking up, stretching toward the light, and growing strong again. Your body can do the same. Even small, intentional movements—walking in the sunshine, stretching on your porch, or moving through your favorite gentle routine—can spark energy and hope within you. You wer

Small Movements Add Up!! Good news: You don’t need to deadlift your couch to be active. In fact, the small things—stretching while...

Make the Most of the Good Days There are days when moving feels impossible—and I get it. If you’re an aortic dissection survivor, you know exactly what I mean. Some days, even getting out of bed feels like a victory. Other days, we find ourselves back in the hospital, facing tests, procedures, and uncertainty. It’s a cycle that many of us have come to accept as part of life. But then there are the good days—the ones where we wake up with a little more energy, a little less pa

At Aortic Hope, we believe that movement is more than just exercise—it’s a commitment to taking care of your body and mind with intentional steps toward better health. That’s why we encourage everyone to participate in Movement for Movement Monday, a chance to embrace movement in a way that works for you. Movement doesn’t have to mean running a marathon or lifting heavy weights. It can be as simple as stretching in the morning, taking a short walk, dancing to your favorite so

A Movement for MOVEMENT Monday Check-In: Keep the Momentum! You’ve started strong—How’s it going? It’s been two weeks since we set our movement goal for 20 minutes of daily INTENTIONAL MOVEMENT. Are you doing it all at once or breaking it up? Remember, every little bit counts! Have you found your groove yet? SHARE WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! If not, it’s okay. Start fresh today. We will continue to check in with you every other Monday. Use hashtag: #MovementForMovement Motivatio

Happy New Year, Survivors! The start of a new year is the perfect time to join us at Aortic Hope for our Movement for Movement Mondays. Every other Monday, starting January 6th, we will check in with you and post motivational tips and tricks to get your body moving! It is crucial for us, as survivors, to keep moving and not give up! Focus on YOU and set a goal that protects your health and uplifts your spirit. Let’s make intentional movement part of our daily lives this year!

It's Movement for Movement Monday. Why Walking is Basically Magic for Your Body (And Your Sanity) Let’s talk about walking. Yes, walking...

It's Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope. It's so important to not become "cardiac paralyzed" from fear after a diagnosis or...

It's #MovementforMovementMonday at Aortic Hope. 🚶Moving your body is very important while working within any restrictions your doctor...

It's #MovementforMovementMonday at Aortic Hope. Back in 2020, we created a 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 because many people after a diagnosis of Aortic Disease or surgery from aortic valve replacement, aneurysm or dissection tend do become "Cardiac Paralyzed". Simply put, they become fearful of moving. 🚶‍♂️Moving your body, depending on the what your doctor has set for you regarding goals or restrictions, is essential for physical health and mental health. Howev

While today is typically a Movement for Movement Monday, we want to shift gears onto something more realistic for many; How to stay motivated when you are exhausted. Staying focused when exhausted can be challenging, but here are some strategies to help: 1. *Break tasks into smaller chunks*: Divide tasks into manageable, bite-sized pieces to reduce feelings of overwhelm. 2. *Prioritize tasks*: Focus on the most critical tasks that require attention. 3. *Use the Pomodoro Techn

It's a Movement for Movement at Aortic Hope. ♥️We know that doing nothing is something but if you follow your physicians recommendations, you will be doing your body a great service by simply moving it. 🔥So much of the US is experiencing record temperatures. This can make exercise a bit challenging. Here are some tips for exercising safely in the heat: 💦Hydrate Drink plenty of water before, during, and after exercising, even if you're not thirsty. In the summer, you should

Today is Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope! 👣 In 2020 Aortic Hope started a MOVEMENT for MOVEMENT!!! ❤️As we all know, doing nothing is doing something however, many of us need some support to simply get moving (whatever that may be for you) 🛑 While most of the country is under an excessive heat warning, it's important to find ways to move while avoiding the heat. 👩‍⚕️Following your doctor's orders, do whatever he/she has cleared you to do. This can be sit and

Today is a Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope. ♥️ We realize that doing nothing is doing something but many people tend to lean towards doing little to morning especially after recovery from surgery or diagnosis. It's cardiac paralysis... and it makes total sense. However, it's important to do whatever your physician has cleared you to do. Moving your body is essential to recovery and to overall physical/mental health and wellness. According to the Mayo Clinic: "Am

Today is Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope! 👣 In 2020 Aortic Hope started a MOVEMENT for MOVEMENT!!! ❤️As we all know, doing nothing is doing something however, many of us need some support to simply get moving (whatever that may be for you) 🛑 Whatever you are doing right now as you read this, stop, and at least stretch. Takes a quick walk around your house or to your mailbox and back. It's time to do something, anything...just MOVE! 👩‍⚕️Following your doctor's o

Today is a Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope. 🚶Starting your own workout routine without a trainer can be easy. Just remember to speak with your physician before starting any workout. *And we recognize that doing nothing is doing something but save that for the important days when your body is screaming that it needs to rest! 💧First, you'll want to warm up those muscles—so let's make this routing easy by using household items which is like a treasure hunt for fitn

Today is Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope. ❤️As we all know, doing nothing is doing something however, many of us need some support to simply get moving (whatever your doctor has cleared for you). 👉According to the article Making Movement Joyful written by Samantha Prentiss, "We all know exercise and moving our bodies is important for our health. The CDC recommends 150 minutes of physical activity/week. Benefits of exercise include improved mood, decreased anxiety

Today is Movement for Movement Monday at Aortic Hope. 👣 In 2020 Aortic Hope is started a MOVEMENT with MOVEMENT!!! ❤️As we all know, doing nothing is doing something however, many of us need some support to simply get moving (whatever your doctor has cleared for you). 🚶‍♀️𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 is a fantastic way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes of walking every day can have numerous benefits: 1. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Walking helps