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ephion comments on Open thread for December 24-31, 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Emile 27 December 2013 01:27:21PM *  9 points [-]

I've been exercising every morning lately (pushups and situps), and am looking for ways to optimize my morning routine without it taking too much time.

So, where can I find good tips on a morning ten-minute exercise routine, that doesn't require any special equipment? Preferably from a credible source.

I'm not trying to lose weight (I'm pretty skinny as is), just to be healthy.

(I found some tips here, but it's a bit more than what I want to do right now, and requires a Gym)

Comment author: ephion 31 December 2013 02:01:08AM 0 points [-]

There are five essential movements: Push (pushup), pull (pullup), squat, hip hinge (single leg deadlift), and weighted carry. If you can find some way to incorporate all of this into your training, then you'll have a totally balanced training routine.

Alternating squats+pushups with deadlifts+pullups and walking with a weighted backpack or vest will hit almost all of the bases with minimal time and equipment.