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(1) discuss how best to optimize their physical health and develop “Iron Proletarian Discipline” in a healthy and holistic manner. Including but not limited to weight training, stretching, cardiovascular exercise, meditation, nutrition, sleep, and daily routines with an eye towards cultivating the best habits possible,

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(3) discuss the relationship between mental health and exercise.

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Daily stretches - where to start? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 8 months ago by sevenapples@lemmygrad.ml to c/swoletariat@lemmygrad.ml

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I'd like to start doing regular stretches, either daily or 3-4 times a week, whatever is best. Do you have any beginner programs and tips to share?

I'd also like to incorporate a ~5 minute plank workout I found online. I think stretches should always been last, so I should start with the planks, right? Does doing 5 minutes of planks warrant a warm up before starting?

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[–] came_apart_at_Kmart@hexbear.net 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I do 5 sun salutations (look up ashtanga videos... these can be as simple or as intense as you want, there are a lot of variations depending on your capability) the minute I get out of bed. I go pee then I am on the mat.

I have been keeping that going for about a year.

I used to do more (10) of higher intensity, but less frequently and in the afternoon as part of a workout, but I would go through periods of not doing any.

since starting every morning with a quick set to wake up my entire body, it's been transformational for my entire day: better posture, better balance, just generally spending more time mentally and instinctively in my body.

[–] DankZedong@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I thought you wrote 'I go pee on the mat' and I was confused for a bit

[–] came_apart_at_Kmart@hexbear.net 6 points 8 months ago

that's more of an advanced pose, wherein I stand on my hands and try to tightly control my piss flow so that it dribbles into my face which helps me attain the golden energy restoration.

[–] multitotal@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I like doing the Qi Gong stretches in the morning. You'll find videos on youtube about it, both complete 15-20min routines and an overview of all the stretches/moves.

It makes me feel more awake and despite that it's not hard physical exercise, after a while you start feeling more fit/healthy.

You should always stretch before and after exercise. First as warmup, then as cooldown.

[–] sevenapples@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

do you do them before or after breakfast?

[–] multitotal@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 8 months ago

As soon as I get out of bed. It also wakes me up and gets rid of that sleepy feeling.

[–] Idliketothinkimsmart@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 8 months ago

I like "Yoga with Adrienne". The intensity of the movements increase from day 1 to day 30 (They're devised into day to day follow along vids).