Sam tries hourly movement #JustMove

I keep telling the blog that I am zooming ahead in the 221 in 2021 group because working out for me still ticks off some pretty important boxes–my bike racing and weight lifing is social, and it’s fun. Likewise, I know it’s good to get outside with Cheddar for walks and I enjoy some quiet time with Adriene on my yoga mat. And it’s also true that lots of the other fun stuff in my life just isn’t available.

But, but, but…I also sit for hours at a time.

I feel like I’ve added in more workouts but lost a lot of everyday movement.

So when a Guelph RMT started posting activities to do on the hour during the workday, I thought I’d play along. The first two, Monday and Tuesday below, are ones that are extra good if you’ve been sitting too much. Also, they are ones I can do in meetings if I just turn the camera off for a few minutes. Now thats only true if I’m not chairing.

I don’t always get breaks on the hour so setting a timer and doing some mobility exercises has been good for me. Let’s see if I can keep this up.

Wish me luck!

Few tips: like yesterday try to avoid arching your back. Also, try to keep your head and neck neutral and still do the movement really comes from your shoulders.

Doing 8 repetitions today according to fate. Count them however you like (single or in directional pairs) pic.twitter.com/rYLz6Oq154

— Terri Rowan (@tlrowan.bsky.social) (@tlrowanrmt) February 9, 2021

The goal of these posts is, well, to just move. So I don't like to give a lot of instructions. But a few things for this one:

* Only lift as far as is comfortable for YOU

* If you want the best shoulder/chest feeling work on not arching your back. pic.twitter.com/jTPzDZBz2i

— Terri Rowan (@tlrowan.bsky.social) (@tlrowanrmt) February 8, 2021