Hey there,
If you're anything like me, time seems to vanish. It often feels elusive, slipping through our fingers faster than we can grasp it.
But let's challenge that notion. The truth is, there's always time for the things we deeply value because we make room for them.
While I never struggle to find time for strength workouts, flexibility sessions often take a back seat. Then, one-day last year, a revelation struck me – I can seamlessly integrate flexibility training into my existing strength routines.
I started supersetting every strength movement with a flexibility movement, and the results were astonishing. Instead of mindlessly scrolling through Instagram during my rest time, I dedicated those moments to stretching.
The impact was twofold: not only did my flexibility soar, but a newfound sense of presence enveloped my workouts. No more distractions from social media; I became attuned to my body.
But that's not the only discovery I made. Last year, I stumbled upon the concept of "movement snacks" – short bursts of movement throughout the day. Whether it's a quick stretch break while working or waking up with 5 minutes of mobility, these movement snacks became my secret weapon for improving flexibility with a busy schedule.
The results are stunning. Here is my pancake progress from using these 2 strategies for 6 months:
If you are consistent with your gym routine, I strongly recommend utilizing rest time for flexibility work. It doesn't have to be intense. A little consistency goes a long way.
"One who moves mountains begins by carrying away small stones."
-Confucius
If enhancing flexibility and making daily movement smoother is a priority, even if you're not consistent with the gym, consider adding flexibility snacks into your daily routine. Watching TV? Try stretching during it. Desk-bound all day? Sneak in a few minutes of stretching when you stand up or take a break.
If flexibility matters to you, seek opportunities in your day to incorporate it. Doing something is almost always better than doing nothing.
Until next time,
Sam
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📙What I’m Reading:
Squat Everyday: Thoughts on Overtraining and Recovery in Strength Training by Matt Perryman
“When you succeed by doing everything wrong, are you really doing it wrong?”
“It doesn’t matter if you train ‘legs’ or ‘arms’ two or three or five days a week as long as you allow for adaptation to occur at some point in time“
“In shape means that you’re fit for every aspect of your goal. In strength training, that means being able to lift the weight, yes, but it also means developing all the other parts of your body and mind that give you the physical ability to be strong”
-Matt Perryman
🤸What I’m up to:
Handstands are going swimmingly
I went cross country skiing for the first time in 2 years and parked at the top of the hill… dumb choice
HEAVILY considering growing a lifetime’s supply of garlic
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