I was able to stop doing this when I was younger, but it became a bad habit. But now that I am older, I can feel the effects. Most of the time, the body is stiff and nowhere near as flexible as it used to be. Within 5-10 minutes of starting your workout, you will feel less stiff, looser, more fluid, and less “tin-man”. human.
I’ve recently started using massage guns before bed and after workouts with considerable success, but it’s finally time to turn to music. We need to be more cautious about incorporating at least a short exercise routine consistently into our daily lives. .
How to choose morning mobility
There are a number of mobility exercises that can be performed on all of the major joints in the body, but ankle mobility, hip mobility, shoulder mobility, and spinal mobility require sitting most of the day. It is especially helpful for people and those dealing with chronic tension. (yes it’s me).
Since I seem to prioritize most other types of movement over movement tasks, I decided I needed a very simple and quick routine that I could easily find excuses not to do. So I challenged myself to do a five-minute mobility routine every morning for two weeks. I told myself that if I found the routine to be effective, I would be encouraged to continue it without feeling burdened, or even extend to a more balanced mobility routine.
I chose just 5 mobility exercises and did them for 1 minute each.
How I feel after completing my morning 5-minute mobility routine
As expected, I wasn’t all that excited the first morning. Rather than get down to the floor and perform these seemingly basic exercises, I was tempted to skip to the actual workout. And I felt energized and comfortable right away, instead of the 10 minutes it normally takes to fully warm up during a workout. We were able to quickly transition to and reach higher than normal RPMs and resistance. As a result, my workouts were more efficient and I was able to maximize my workout time.
This acted as fuel for the fire over the next few days and helped me keep it going. I felt it. For example, when I sat at my desk and got up, my hip flexors and calves didn’t have the usual tension.
One day in a fortnight I needed to get my dog out quickly (obviously he got into something!) and forgot about my travel routine. It wasn’t until later in the day that I realized that I was actually noticeably tighter and more painful.
Now, to be completely honest, I can’t say I’m willing to add more Mobility exercises at this time. Only 5 minutes feel doable enough to make it a habit. But I’m happy to keep up with him for five minutes. It makes enough of a mood change for the day without feeling like a hurdle to clear every morning.
If you’re also stiff and find yourself reluctant to do a lot of locomotion, start with one exercise. super basic routine like me. Keep him doing the exercises for a week and see if he notices a difference. My guess is that you’ll find the payoff to be worth the small investment. Your joints will feel healthier, your workouts will be more productive, and you’ll feel better as you move through the day.
Start your morning move routine with this workout.
