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### Patients often ask what type of movement or exercise they should do to Flourish

My answer is a bit different for everyone but here are 3 questions to consider when choosing your exercise for the day:

### 1. How recovered are you?

- Your recovery level should dictate your exercise style/ intensity. More recovered = body can be challenged more

- A subjective score greater than 7/10 = go for that higher intensity exercise!

- Or if you’re a metrics fiend like me, a low HRV (heart rate variability) or low recovery score on your device could indicate the need to scale back intensity of movement

### 2. What time of day are you exercising?

- The morning is a great time to choose more intense exercise to promote your cortisol awakening response

- If you are working out in the evening (within 4-5 hours of falling asleep) you may want to consider lower intensity movement to prevent sleep disruption

### 3. Do you have any pre-existing conditions?

- There are many health conditions which have exercise limitations but I am referring to those you might not have considered like: Pregnancy

- Trying to conceive

- Or feeling very stressed/ anxious

- While your menstrual cycle is NOT a health condition (hopefully!) if you are in the luteal (post ovulation) phase, you may want to consider choosing a lower intensity exercise

### How are you moving today?

At Flourish we believe that exercise is a pillar of health. Without movement you cannot reach your peak level of mental and physical health.

### Pregnant or TTC and need more support around safe exercise?

Consider a 1:1 yoga session with our acupuncturist and Yogi [Queenly Lee!](https://flourishyourhealth.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=4989&action=edit)

### Still have questions about how you can Flourish Your Movement?

###### [Book a Complimentary 1:1 Discovery Call ](https://flourishyourhealth.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1/treatment/1)

### More of a DIY’er?

Check out our on-demand, online health program [Flourishing Foundations](https://discover.flourishyourhealth.com/flourishing-foundations-2) where we dive deep on nutrition, exercise, sleep, clean living and so Much MORE!

Always good vibes,

Dr. Ais