This is for our buddy who's holding us all accountable. (thanks for that)
I've been meaning to post an update on my meditation/steps progress after week 1and will get on that.
In the meantime:
I've come across 3 didfferent convos today about soreness.
Not surprisisng as many of us in this and other communities are challenging ourselves to move more again... and if it's been awhile, you might be feelin all the feels.
It's important to know how to introduce movement to the body and also how to "sign off" from it.
If you're unfmailiar with dynamic vs static stretching this is also for you:
1οΈβ£Dynamic Stretching = Movement-based prep.
Think of it as your bodyβs warm-up whisperer. It involves controlled, intentional movements that mimic the exercises youβre about to do.
Think: leg swings, arm circles, or walking lunges.
Goal: increase blood flow, improve mobility, and wake up your nervous system.
Best time: before your workout.
Youβre literally telling your body, βHey, weβre about to lift, move, and sweat. Letβs go.β
2οΈβ£Static Stretching = Hold and lengthen.
This is your cool-down companion. You hold a stretch
Thhink: touching your toes or a quad stretch for 20-30 seconds to help release tension and improve flexibility.
Goal: calm your system, lengthen tight muscles, and aid recovery.
Best time: after your workout.
Itβs basically your bodyβs βthank youβ note for showing up.
π‘ Quick Tip:
π₯Ά Dynamic = do it when youβre cold.
π₯΅ Static = do it when youβre warm.
If you start your workout with static stretching, youβre essentially hitting the gas while the carβs still cold. Not ideal.
Warm up with movement, cool down with stillness.
Makes sense right?
Watch video 1, then 2
Happy strecthing!