If you're in an exercise rut, do this one thing.

"How do I start exercising (again)?"

So we've all been in an exercise rut... and it can be hard to get out of. But today I have a simple step you can take to either get back into exercising of add something extra onto your existing routine.

Hope you enjoy!
xo
Robin

[neon-heart]

I usually do pushups against the kitchen bench while I wait for dinner to cook, lunges and squats. I've been doing this for years (but fell off the wagon recently) so thank you for the reminder!

[NathanSalapong]

Great anecdote from the sports psychologist, mindset and perception can change so much. Embrace the burn!

[mickeyoern]

Gentle encouragement to physical activity in the sleepy December days. Thank you Robin.
Happy to see how you're keeping balance while reminding us the how the small everyday self-care choices add up towards health and wellbeing.

[leggermentesara]

I often do movement snacks but the idea of bringing this effectiveness into it, and not just do them to move your body (which is fine too), makes a big difference! I will definitely implement this practice. Going to do it...right now! So easy 😍

[allNicksAlreadyTaken]

Usually "strength" refers to the most amount of weight you can move (in a given movement). Time under tension, specially if it is just isometric (i.e. you are holding a position), does not really increase either strength or muscle size. You will get better at holding that position and similar loads on the involved muscles, but it won't make you "stronger" in the usual sense or grow your muscles significantly. Time under tension usually correlates with stimulating strength/size adaptions, because it leads to more effective repetitions (slower and more controlled), but it doesn't grow the muscle by itself. If you want to increase strength, you need to progressively overload the load you put on the muscle (the weight). If you want to increase size, you need to need to push your muscle close to failure regularly. Similarly getting a burn in a muscle does not stimulate growth or strength directly it just might correlate with the necessary intensity required for the stimulus you are looking for.
That being said I love the idea of movement snacks and even many regular gym goers probably don't move enough during the rest of the day. You don't have to lift cars or get huge to be healthy (usually quite the opposite), so any kind of movement will make your body better at movement, which is probably plenty for most people. Thanks for the video :)

[amberlaird]

I love the idea of a movement snack because it lowers the barriers to exercise so much. I love going to my yoga studio and taking hourlong or 90 minute classes, but I find the benefits are multiplied if I, throughout the day, do little stretches or get in a position where I’m working a certain muscle. And it can be very brief. I would have never thought to link this habit to being in the kitchen, haha… side note, I enjoy the burn but I wouldn’t call myself an elite athlete. Working on it, though ;)

[ALifeofLearning]

Top tier content as always! I have been so stuck with my exercise routine since I ended my internship and my main source of daily routine is gone. Will definitely try taking some movement snacks throughout the day 😊

[johncunniff]

I was literally just thinking "how can I fit in little exercises in the day". Great stuff 👍

[lepasunce]

Russian twists are an incredible function movement! Rotational practices are great for longevity. Such a great video, Robin!

[ntsoso]

I love isometrics. It really improves my stability, balance, and strength. Especially dealing with Fibromyalgia. Good for all ages.

[angelic]

I bought a book, more the a decade ago 'Slank door microbewegigingen' by 'Eva van Zeeland' if you speak Dutch, a good one on this concept.

[elizabethbaldwin]

I’ve been doing calf raises in the shower for years. Irregularly do a squat while I brush my teeth.

[OloNadTrolo]

8:25 - 8:40 it is not hard to injure yourself when doing bodyweight exercises at all, you weigh dozens of kilograms so incorrectly loading that weight on joints can lead injuries unfortunately. You would also do better by performing full range of motion (chest to floor) pushups, if you can't yet then gradually increase your range of motion over time :)

[shyfunnygirl]

Hey Robin,
I really find your knowledge amazing, but could you make links on the discribtion especially when you find studys, please? I really want to search the stuff, also some other stuffs that comes with the links, if that make sense. Thank you!

[Bubbles-odtv]

You remind me of Hillary Clinton sometimes, facially. I think it's the cheekbones

[AheadZaxozaxo-etxk]

I like to walk every day i last 22 kg 4 mouth