Question 1 of 7
How does your body feel when you first wake up?
Like concrete - I need 20+ minutes before I can move
Stiff but workable - a short stretch and I'm okay
A little achy in specific spots, but mostly fine
Generally fine, though my joints can feel unpredictable
NewCritics.com
Next →
Question 2 of 7
Where do you most often feel tension or discomfort?
Everywhere - it's a full-body heaviness
Neck, shoulders, upper back - classic desk-job spots
A few specific trigger points that keep coming back
My joints more than muscles - hips, knees, ankles
NewCritics.com
Next →
Question 3 of 7
How would you describe your relationship with exercise?
I avoid it - movement tends to make me hurt more
I sit a lot and don't move enough during the day
I'm active but have recurring injuries that slow me down
I'm very mobile but my flexibility is inconsistent
NewCritics.com
Next →
Question 4 of 7
How much water do you drink on a typical day?
Barely any - I forget and mostly drink coffee or tea
A couple of glasses, probably not enough
A reasonable amount, though I could do better
I drink plenty - hydration is something I track
NewCritics.com
Next →
Question 5 of 7
How does emotional stress show up in your body?
My whole body seizes up - I feel it everywhere
My shoulders and jaw clench almost immediately
Old injury sites or specific spots start to ache
My body feels restless or uncoordinated
NewCritics.com
Next →
Question 6 of 7
How would you describe your sleep and recovery?
Poor - I wake more tired than when I went to bed
Okay but I sleep in tense, hunched positions
Decent, but certain positions cause pain or numbness
Generally good, though sometimes restless
NewCritics.com
Next →
Question 7 of 7
'Hold this stretch for 3 minutes' makes you feel...
Dread - sustained holds feel impossible and painful
Sceptical - I prefer moving to staying still
Curious - I've heard it helps stubborn tight spots
Interested - I love exploring the edges of my range
NewCritics.com
See my result →
NewCritics.com
↻ Retake quiz