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Ask HN: In 2018, what are you doing to get into or stay in shape?

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Re: Ask HN: In 2018, what are you doing to get into or stay in shape?

#21

Running back home from work, twice a week. I started this last year and it's great ! I have ~13kms which I cover in a bit more than 1h. That's only 10 minutes more than using the public transport and let me tell you that it's much more enjoyable ! I Highly recommend !

I'm assuming you take public transport to work in the morning. I'm also assuming you change clothes before your run home. What do you do with your clothes? Run with a bag? Leave them at work and bring them home on your rest day?

Re: Ask HN: In 2018, what are you doing to get into or stay in shape?

#23
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Crossfit. As someone who's spent too much time in the past mixing up the same boring gym routine, I can attest to the awesomeness of crossfit. *new religion

How long have you been doing crossfit?? I did it for about 4 months before getting injured, my shoulder still hurts me to this day and that was 4 years ago.

First time for me was about 4 years ago, and I ran my first marathon shortly after starting (6 mos) of intensive crossfit, without even really training for it at all.

TBH my commitment level varies but when I am committed to getting in serious shape, it's now my go to thing. I agree that you definitely need to be really careful / mindful about avoiding injuries.

Re: Ask HN: In 2018, what are you doing to get into or stay in shape?

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post #22

People with kids, how are you staying in shape ? I have put on 30 pounds since my daughter was born two years back. Have barely anytime for myself and whatever I had , didn't want to use it for exercising

You use that time for exercising, even if you'd rather not. For me that means four days a week I use the entire quantity of my daily leisure, a bit less than two hours, exercising and cleaning up. I have a power rack, a bench and a treadmill in my garage which I bought specifically to save 20 minutes' drive to the gym and back.

Re: Ask HN: In 2018, what are you doing to get into or stay in shape?

#27
Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. I'm four years in, and still getting stronger (albeit, at a much slower rate than when I first started). Some people need variety to keep their interest in exercise, but I like measuring my progress with the same 5 lifts year after year.

I bought fractional Olympic weight plates to help me when I plateaued. Recently tried creatine, and that was a nice boost (10% increase in most lifts), but the side effects weren't worth it.

Re: Ask HN: In 2018, what are you doing to get into or stay in shape?

#28

My wife and I bought a stationery bike and a mountain climber and at least I have committed 10-20 minutes a day, to the best of my ability, on each.

What’s a mountain climber?

Maxi Climber, sorry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvS4KnC8BcM

Re: Ask HN: In 2018, what are you doing to get into or stay in shape?

#29
For long lasting effect you might want to stay away from excessive cardio. One mile a day? Getting ready for a race? All you need is to Lift Weights and follow Dan John's advice. If you are not an athlete then running has no benefits. Sprinting on your toes on the other hand is great. One kind of effective cardio is walking like a madman(Chad Waterbury) meaning that the gait and pattern is so confusing to your body that it won't ever get efficient. Personal experience with above suggestions.

Re: Ask HN: In 2018, what are you doing to get into or stay in shape?

#30

Crossfit. As someone who's spent too much time in the past mixing up the same boring gym routine, I can attest to the awesomeness of crossfit. *new religion

Not for beginners first of all. Just like all fads it will eventually fade. Be aware of the basic principles before blindly joining such a lifting cult. Reminds me of the HIT cult. I don't recommend this stuff to anyone since most folks won't ever compete not have the dedication to stick with it since it's consider a religion. Another capitalistic venture banking on people's ignorance. Sports and fitness are different things
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