Some of us sit at our desks for extended periods, which can cause our bodies to feel lethargic, and heavy.
Exactly how I feel sometimes. You've got superb flexibility. I try to stretch every day, especially because cycling shortens so many muscles, but the weather has been so insanely hot I don't have the drive.
I didn't know you lived on a narrow boat; that's awesome.
Yes, I live on a tiny narrowboat, thanks:)
I totally get that about the shortening of muscles from cycling.
I used to cycle daily (my only means of transportation) when I lived in the Philippines. Luckily I balanced my exercises with yoga, pilates, and pool aerobics, to prevent my muscles from getting too short and thick. I'm only 5'2 in height, so I did all that to avoid looking like a sumo wrestler 🤣
I still have a long way to go with flexibility, but it's a slow continual process:)
I think taking a break from cycling in the extreme hot weather is a brilliant idea!
Thanks for stopping by:)
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I tried pilates before breaking my leg. Gosh. Why? It's mental. Sometimes I was sure my soul would leave the body. I know it's about consistency, but it's way to haaaard.
Haha!
I absolutely love pilates. It's German invented, so yes, a bit mechanical, but great for muscle conditioning and super effective.
I think I'll try slotting in a few sessions of it actually :)