During lockdown, I started going outside to work out. About five times per week, first thing in the morning, for 30 minutes. First I used YouTube, which I found it too cumbersome to find good workouts. After hearing good things about Freeletics, I decided to give it a try. Now, three months later, I really…
Tag: Exercise
4000 Push-ups Challenge (in January)
I’ve completed a 4000 push-ups challenge this month, together with about 30 others from my Crossfit gym. I decided to apply the “Margin of Safety” principle and did 150 per day, so I finished a couple of days early. It was a real challenge for me, as push-ups are one of my least-liked exercises. I…
Checklist: 6 Common Push-Up Mistakes
Recently I stumbled upon this video that made me rethink and improve my push-up game. Here’s the checklist: Mistake #1: Not applying Full Range of MotionSolution: Get all the way down (chest touches the floor), and all the way up. Don’t just do half push-ups like most people. Do full ones! Mistake #2: Flaring your…
Your chair is your enemy
Prolonged sitting increases the risk of multiple health conditions. Sitting is so normal for us that we seldom question it. I know I don’t. I believe it’s useful to increase awareness and help battle our cultural sitting obsession. Here are some ideas: Read while standingI’ve recently started to read in a standing position. And I…
Just Walk
Inspired by this podcast episode (which I highly recommend) I ditched my scooter and started walking to work: I listen to audiobooks and podcasts, and treat this as my early morning lesson, combined with a health benefit I take different routes to work, usually walking for 45–90 minutes I discovered wonderful areas of my neighborhood…