I have a confession.
I’m really not very productive, focused, or relaxed unless I can go to a nice, quiet place (like my backyard, shown in the videos below) and do a series of precise stretches, every morning, no matter what.
And I do the same stretches every morning.
When you start your day with a stretch, especially if you can do so in a quiet or serene location, your completely de-stress your body and prepare your mind for productivity.
When you start your day with a stretch, you’re also more likely to exercise later in the day.
So here is the exact stretch routine that I do every morning, no matter what. It takes me about 6-8 minutes, and I hold each stretch for 8-10 seconds.
Seem like quite a few stretches to do every morning? If you’re pinched for time but just want the one single stretch that will completely prepare your body for lower body exercise, then check it out…I just posted in this week’s Body Transformation Club.
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Ben, I thought we were supposed to always warm up before stretching. Please comment.
Thanks,
Donna
I actually do 100 jumping jacks, 50 pushups and 50 squats before I begin.
In a row?
yep. worked up to it.
lol so u do this after breakfast ? also i was wondering if u could post the videos in itunes like video podcast just because it easier to check my ipod to see if im doing it right. thanks.
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