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Two press-ups when you get up: the micro-workout that actually lasts

By Solveralia · Published 4 July 2026 · Updated 18 July 2026

Two hands resting on a rug beside the bed at the start of the day, with morning light coming through the window

If your goal is to ‘exercise more’, start with a ridiculously small version: two press-ups, a minute of stretching, a walk round the block. Your brain doesn’t see it as a threat, so you’re far more likely to do it again tomorrow.

Start today: two press-ups next to the bed. Yes, just two. That’s exactly the point.

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