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My Unexpected Favorite 3 Indoor Exercises

My Unexpected Favorite 3 Indoor Exercises

The perfect combination for strength, flexibility, and endurance

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May 31, 2021
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My Unexpected Favorite 3 Indoor Exercises
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Famous Prussian philosopher Wilhelm von Humboldt once said:

“True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united.”

Honoring that statement, for the last few years, I’ve been — in addition to letting the creative juices flow and indulging in mental activities — trying to find the right movement and exercise for my body. I’ve never been a fitness junkie, far from it. I had my time in the gym, working out with weights consistently. I also tried running. I was never able to establish a habit with both of these.

Lately, I have found three exercises that seem to come far more naturally. Exercises that improve three core aspects of physical activity: Strength, flexibility, and endurance.

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