Am I Fit?

Table of Contents

1. Narratives

2. Movement of the Day

3. Stretch With Me

4. Weekly Challenge

5. Myth-Busting

NARRATIVES
Redefining Fitness: One Small Win at a Time

Ever catch yourself wondering, “Am I actually fit?”

Totally normal. But here’s the truth: fitness isn’t a fixed destination, it’s a personal journey. So what does being “fit” even mean?

It’s not about hitting a specific number on the scale or matching someone else’s routine. It’s about your progress, your consistency, and how you feel in your own body.

Here are a few signs you’re doing just fine:

• You show up. Even on tough days, you’re moving, stretching, doing something. That’s consistency.
  

• You listen to your body. You know when to push and when to rest. (Contradiction? Nah. Recovery and consistency go hand in hand!)
  

• You recognize progress. Maybe it’s an extra rep. Maybe you held a stretch 10 seconds longer. Either way, you notice and celebrate it.

Fitness is progress, not perfection.

Not a finish line, not a final form. Just forward motion. So keep going.

Stay consistent, stay mindful, and most importantly…

STAY FLEXY,

David

Ready to keep the momentum going?

Check out this week’s challenge at the bottom of the email and give it a shot!

Looking to get flexy and support my work?

Explore my flexibility programs!

MOVEMENT OF THE DAY
90/90 Extension

The 90/90 Extension takes your hip mobility work a step further by adding a lift to activate and strengthen key muscles around your hips.

Watch me perform it here.

How to Do It:
Start seated on the floor with both knees bent at 90 degrees, your front leg should be in internal rotation, and your back leg in external rotation. From here, push through your legs and lift your hips off the ground. Squeeze your glutes at the top, then lower back down with control. Switch sides and repeat.

Why It’s Great:

This movement blends hip mobility with strength. You’ll stretch and strengthen your glutes, hip flexors, and deep stabilizers, all while training control through hip rotation and extension.

Quick Tips:

• Keep your chest tall and spine long throughout the motion.

• Press evenly through both legs when lifting.

• Start slow, this movement takes coordination.

Pro Tip:

If lifting up feels tricky at first, focus on just leaning your weight forward to activate your glutes before progressing to full lifts. Aim for 3 to 5 reps per side, gradually building strength and control.

Many of these exercises are featured in my premium flexibility routine.

STRETCH WITH ME
Your Hamstrings Will Thank You After This…

Tight hammies? I created a video following day 1 of my free hamstring eBook on @WorkoutsbyDavid.

Also, if you haven’t gotten my free hamstring eBook yet, get it here and follow along!

WEEKLY CHALLENGE
Stretch Before Bed and Sleep Better

It’s stretch before bed week! Commit to just 5 minutes of gentle stretching before sleep. Choose whatever feels good, you’ll sleep better. Don’t know where to start? I made a 9-minute bedtime mobility routine to help you get started.

Check out last week’s challenge here.

MYTH-BUSTING
MYTH: Cracking your joints causes arthritis.

There’s no evidence for that. The popping sounds are just gas bubbles in the joint space. Harmless for most people.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS
Stretching Much?

We’re all about helping you stay active and flexy. So tell us, how often do you stretch? Whether it’s just when you feel tight or part of a regular routine, we want to know!