11

So what I mean with my question is that I'm looking for ways to manage my energy without working out. Recently office work is physically getting harder for me as I just feel done with sitting all day. Today I'd swear that I could feel my muscles screaming, wanting to be used lol. Luckily I had a workout planned today.

But I can't workout every single day. I need to find ways to stay more active and to let out more energy, but I don't really now how.

all 11 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] bubbalu@hexbear.net 4 points 9 months ago

I had to quit office work for this reason. Now I work in education and get to pace moderately or stand all day and its been a lot better for me energetically. Had that 'Big dog in a little apartment' feeling.

[-] DankZedong@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 9 months ago

Yeah I am starting to think about making a switch as well. Good for you for doing that.

[-] Kultronx@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 9 months ago

I'd suggest drinking Yerba Mate throughout the day. Maybe get a standing or walking desk?

[-] 201dberg@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 9 months ago

I have this issue where I will get super antsy by the end of my shift and just HAVE to hop off my PC, I work from home, and literally the SECOND I walk away and am free.... I just crash and I'm laying on the floor in my office and loose all motivation. Like it's mentally exhausting and when I'm free my mind just wants to not think or do anything. Some days I just zone out and stair at the ceiling for a while. Or turn on a TV show I have seen a half dozen times just to have something mind jumping to act as background. My body will have energy, but my mind loses all drive to focus on anything. I think stress is a big factor but I have just been stuck in this rut. I recently started physical therapy for my back and hip that's been messed up for months now. I spend 2 hours a night there 2-3 nights a week and on off night I always plan to do some of the stretches at home but then I just... Don't.

[-] DankZedong@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 9 months ago

Would you be able to do them in the morning, before work maybe?

[-] 201dberg@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Its like an hour of stuff. As it stands I get up just in time to roll myself into my office and clock it. lol.

[-] Giyuu@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 9 months ago

Do you stretch? This helps me a little psychologically to calm me down. Realizing my muscles and tendons are shortening because Im sitting for hours gives me anxiety so I have to stretch the right muscles (largely hamstrings and hip flexors) to prevent that. Helps too that it will get your blood moving a bit especially if you are a bit more dynamic with the stretching.

this post was submitted on 13 Dec 2023
11 points (100.0% liked)

Physical Education

875 readers
2 users here now

A place where comrades can

(1) discuss how best to optimize their physical health and develop “Iron Proletarian Discipline” in a healthy and holistic manner. Including but not limited to weight training, stretching, cardiovascular exercise, meditation, nutrition, sleep, and daily routines with an eye towards cultivating the best habits possible,

(2) share motivational and educational writings or videos; bonus points if the perspective is that of a Communist thinker such as Mao or Fidel Castro, and

(3) discuss the relationship between mental health and exercise.

Rule:

Approach every conversation in good faith.

founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS