Skills to Recover 1% of Your Life Right Now [Fatigue Recovery] [Massage Gun]

Recover 1% right now

When you feel tired, staying tired lowers your efficiency and causes your fatigue levels to increase even further.

That is why I strive to recover even just 1% of my fatigue the moment I feel tired.

For example, drinking coffee for a change of pace, eating a sweet, or chewing gum.

Even that much can provide a change of pace, and if you feel a little more at ease, your body will relax. Your breathing will also deepen, making it easier for oxygen to circulate to your brain.

Yuru Taiso (Relaxation Exercises)

Simple yet highly effective.

You don't need anything, and you can do it anywhere.
You can do it alone.

Ten years ago, I encountered a book on a method called Yuru Taiso, and I still continue to do it lazily to this day.

This is also quite good. It works. It feels good.

Now, the methods are available on YouTube.

Here is the super simple and effective golden set of three lying-down relaxation exercises.

Simple. Feels good. You can do it while lying down.
Once you try it, it's a skill for life.

But I can only do it while lying down!

For those who say that, look here.

The methods for around the spine are especially pleasant.

Also, since there are an almost infinite variety of Yuru Taiso exercises, those who like them can also look for more on YouTube or in books.

This book is a good choice.
I have already purchased the Kindle version.

I read it when I want to get an overview of Yuru Taiso (loose gymnastics) or when I want to look up methods that seem effective for specific points.
The Kindle version is also convenient because I can check it on my smartphone anytime, anywhere.

You can do it anytime, anywhere.

If you continue the 'Golden 3-Piece Set' from the link above before going to bed or upon waking up, you will gradually learn how to loosen your body.

Then, you can loosen your pelvis while sitting.

You can loosen your spine while riding the train.

When your head feels foggy, you can loosen your neck.

If you feel a little tired or notice your body is stiff, you can immediately loosen the stiff area.

The movement for each part is only a few millimeters to at most 1 cm. Movements of just a few millimeters can effectively target stiffness.
But you won't stand out no matter where you are.

I haven't mastered it to the level where fatigue blows away instantly, but I can feel a 1% or 2% recovery of my life on the spot.

Relying on tools

Also, this is something I'm glad I used.
MYTREX massage gun.

Having someone else do it for you is the best, but doing it yourself on your shoulders, lower back, and soles of your feet feels great.

It loosens stiffness that self-acupressure cannot handle.

Even though it's a palm-sized cordless type, it's quite powerful even at the minimum vibration level. The battery life is also good.

The time spent self-massaging with MYTREX at home after a bath during relaxation time is heavenly.
It always does a great job.

I've been using it almost every day for nearly a year, and the battery drains a little faster now. Even so, charging it once a week is fine. The vibration remains as powerful as ever.

Summary

Get rid of fatigue the moment you feel it.

For me, the easiest and most effective method is Yuru Taiso.

If you keep doing Yuru Taiso, you will learn how to release tension. Your body will learn how to be loose.

That is why you can apply it to any part of your body that feels stiff.

You cannot reset fatigue instantly, but if you refresh yourself little by little in your spare time—1% or 2% at a time—you can recover quite a bit through these small, cumulative efforts.

In my case, if I push myself too hard, I crash on the weekend. I cannot recover unless I take a long nap—or rather, oversleep.

That is why I try to recover my life energy little by little so I do not get too tired.

*This article is based on my personal experience and impressions. I am not a medical professional, so if you have any concerns about your physical condition or health, please be sure to consult a specialist before trying these methods.

Bonus.

A book specializing in fatigue recovery by Hideo Takaoka, the developer of Yuru Taiso.

Chapter 4, "The Greatest Brain Fatigue Recovery Method in History", is especially amazing!

The basics are in this method.
It is also explained in the video.
Be gentle and delicate when massaging your neck.

Furthermore, "Takaoka-style Super Ultimate Fatigue Recovery Method" provides an explanation that divides the occipital hollow into upper, middle, and lower parts, and details how the angle at which you rest your head can loosen your back, calm your mind, and affect your brain differently.

When I actually tried this, it helped with eye strain, cleared my head, and made my back feel better. It is really, really effective.

I do it while fidgeting in the bathtub.

By the way, Yuru Taiso. The name sounds relaxed, but it also covers authentic methods for athletes.

Good sleep is also essential for super recovery.
Eat well and sleep well.

Run without strain with a light jog.
Lose weight without strain.
If you keep it up, you will steadily build stamina.

Wear ASICS on your feet.
The JOLT series is great because it accommodates wide feet.

The lower body muscles account for 60-70% of your total muscle mass.

Anytime, anywhere.
You can strengthen your legs and lower back.

This is the ultimate diet machine for multitasking.
Pedal away while watching Amazon Prime.
Burn body fat at an infinite level.