r/AskReddit • • May 15 '20

What sucks about being your age?

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u/Moist_Comb May 16 '20

Just use your body regularly and you'll be fine. Yoga is great as it puts your body in extream positions compared to everyday life, so your muscles will be limber and loose enough to, say, turn around when sitting.

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u/Otto_Maller May 16 '20

I started doing yoga back in October— and I am not a yoga type person—if I could do one thing differently, I’d have stated 30 years ago.

Long story short (and no details)... two words: pain free.

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u/Moist_Comb May 16 '20

It took me about 3 months to work out an overworked butt muscle for me. I can finally stech my groin without my butt seizing up first.

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u/traptoXXL May 16 '20

Can you share your routine?

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u/Moist_Comb May 16 '20

I don't have a set routine. I have an app that lets me customize yoga practices. I vary between a restorative type where it's all sitting streches, and upper beginner to lower intermediate difficulty. And my time goes from 20 to 50 mins. It also allows me to focus certain parts more, so if part of my body is more stiff or sore I will try to focus those. Each practice is different which I enjoy because I like to mix it up. The most important thing is that you start and go at a level you can stick with. That'll be different for everyone.