babybird wrote:
Yeah so my problem is that my muscles spasm and tighten up really easy so my aim is to keep them warm as this does help. Obviously I can't keep moving constantly because I need a rest sometimes.
Hmm, spasms and tension likely to be result of electrolyte imbalance. Could be low sodium due to common misleading advise to lower sodium consumption in combination of common advise to hydrate more. Drinking too much pure water while eating recommended amount of sodium leads to low sodium level. Could be low magnesium, muscle relaxation achieved when potentials at the neuromuscular junction are lowered compared to background potential of Mg ions. Low magnesium makes is harder for muscles to relax.
Hypocapnia that can occur as a result of hyperventilation during stressful events of anxiety can lead to very painful muscle cramps and tension too.
Another possible reason could be misfiring on neural signalling level.
I think the most appropriate form of exercise for this issue is not something monotone like most kinds of cardio, but practice like yoga, promoting better mind-body connection, coordination, paying a lot of attention to stretching which is controlled muscle relaxation and being mindful about breathing.