The MOVE Method
Four letters. One framework. A practice that changes everything.
The MOVE Method is a simple, science-backed framework for embedding movement into the working day. It works for individuals who want to protect their performance and for organisations who want to build a culture that unlocks it. You don't need extra time, a gym membership, or a wellness programme. You just need four letters.
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Move every hour. Not a workout. A deliberate break from stillness. Stand, stretch, walk to the window. Sixty seconds resets your circulation, your focus, and your mood.
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Own your posture. How you hold your body is how you hold your thinking. Posture is not just comfort — it is a performance decision. Make it consciously.
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Vary your position. Sit. Stand. Pace. Static is the enemy — whatever the position. The body was built to move, not to hold still for hours on end. Variation is the point.
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Energise before you engage. Before your next meeting, your next difficult conversation, your next big idea — move first. Two minutes. You will arrive more present, think more clearly, and perform better.
This is not a wellness initiative. It is a performance strategy.
And it starts with one decision — to move differently.
For individuals:
Start with M.
Set a reminder every hour.
Stand up. Stretch. Walk to make a cup of tea.
It takes sixty seconds and the science is unambiguous — it resets your focus, lifts your energy, and protects your long-term health.
Build all four letters into your day and you will notice the difference within a week.
For organisations:
The MOVE Method is not just a personal practice. It is a system your organisation can build around. Four tools to make it stick:
MOVE Minutes — 2 to 3 minute movement breaks built into every meeting over 45 minutes. Scheduled. Normalised. Non-negotiable.
MOVE Pledge — One line every leader says at the start of a meeting: "Movement is welcome here. If you need to stand, stand." When a leader says it first, the culture shifts.
MOVE Metrics — Track what matters. Standing time, energy check-ins, absence trends, engagement scores. What gets measured gets managed.
MOVE Challenge — A friendly, time-bound team campaign. 100 MOVE Minutes in 4 weeks. Creates momentum, builds habit, and makes movement social rather than solitary.