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My hips are so tight from sitting all day that I can barely squat below parallel. Lower back is alwa …In: Stretching and mobility for desk workers
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10k steps daily is such a game changer. I got a standing desk and take walking meetings when I can. …In: Walking: the most underrated exercise
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