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>First, I don't like it. Most of the time, it is awkward stuff, and horribly boring, exercising just to exercise. It doesn't have to be this way. The best way to stick with an exercise is to find one that you enjoy. For some people that's lifting weights, or running distances. Others like biking or yoga. I play ultimate frisbee, which I find to be a lot of fun and a great exercise. I'll be the first to admit that I s…
> > First, I don't like it. Most of the time, it is awkward stuff, and horribly boring, exercising just to exercise. > It doesn't have to be this way. The best way to stick with an exercise is to find one that you enjoy. The mistake you're making is assuming that everyone enjoys at least one form of exercise, much less would prefer to do it other than something else. My short-term analysis is, 'why would I want to be…
What i did for myself was searching for a gym where i waste the least time, found one that has a 45 minute programm and went for it. Not that this works well motivation wise, but it was the first time it did not sound like wasting to much valueable energy and time.
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What is wrong with carbs now?
Do not eat anything made of flour. Minimise daily carbs and have a periodic starch reload to refill glycogen levels.
Note that these aren't excuses. But they make it more difficult for me to exercise. 1. Kids (2 under 2). If I'm not at work, I'm playing with or taking care of them, cooking, etc. there isn't much "me time" as all of it is spent at work. 2. This may sound weird, but I haven't found a comfortable way to keep my private area in place. Most loose shorts / boxers don't work because things move around in some rather uncom…
It is not FUN. My toddler goes to a gym, it is fun, they have ball pits, slides, climbing stuff, ladders, on and on. Adult gyms are SO boring, like incredibly mind numbingly BORING. Oh let me walk on the spot watching 24 hr news. Yawn. Where is the FUN adult gym? Where I can go and unashamedly go on a slide, climb on the play equipment, dick around in the ball pool, and so on? That's right it doesn't exist. There are…
After realizing this, I've started doing physical things that I do enjoy, that do count as FUN to me: running, swimming and cycling. The last two are pretty much entertainment to me, with the health benefits just a small side effect, while running is 50-50 on both sides, which is good enough for me.
I do find Yoga works on and improves a lot of odd corners of my body that these fun things don't seem to work on, so I'm trying to find a way to make that too an appetizing thing to look forward to.
a) Most importantly, I would rather program, browse the web, watch TV or play games than exercise: any of these is a more enjoyable experience than exercising. b) Even ignoring my preferences, exercise is miserable. It is painful, unpleasant and sweaty. So not only would I rather do something else, I would rather not exercise. I know that some folks disagree, and that's fine. I don't, myself, want to spend an hour pa…
> I don't, myself, want to spend an hour panting & sweating like some wild animal instead of engaging my brain like a human being The fault with this thinking is that by catering to your short term preferences and avoiding long term gains (if you're not in shape already, exercise is the best investment you can make for your longevity, productivity and well-being) you're acting much more like a wild animal than a huma…
I've had persistent knee pain for almost 3 years now, that limits my biking, running, hiking, and everything else that used to make life worth living. I saw a knee specialist, had x-rays, an MRI, 6 weeks of PT, and continued their recommended stretches and exercises regularly for another couple months afterwards. None of it helped in the slightest, and it was all really expensive. I don't know what to do. It's really…
Try swimming. The combat swimmer stroke is easy to learn and will get you on your way in the pool in a jiffy. Search for Stew Smith's videos on YouTube, and you'll be swimming 500 yards nonstop in a few weeks. Also, skipping rope is really easy on the knees and is great cardio. Get yourself some rubber horse stall mats to put on the ground (~$50) and buy a speed rope ($10) [1]. Start out doing 30-second rounds, and w…
Oh my god. I come from country folk and yet somehow I hadn't though of using these for floor padding in a workout area. Thanks for the suggestion!
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I'm happy with the results, but this is an 80/20 thing. I'm going for minimum time and money, and maximum adherence to the routine. This means do it at home, 30 sec-1 min rest between sets or superset, 8-10 reps per set since I'm not going for pure strength. I'd consider getting a small bench. They're under $50 for a small unobtrusive one on Amazon. I do 3x a week alternating routines: A) Goblet Squats 3x8-10, Dumbbe…
>You can accomplish most of the same things as SS by doing the dumbbell equivalents of the exercises. "Most" With 50lbs dumbbells? After 1 year of starting strength 50lbs dumbells won't be enough. After never working out before and eating at a calorie deficit I was able to lift these weights after a year of SS. 165 Bench 300 Deadlift 105 OHP 200 Squat 150 Rows "Most" isn't accurate. 80/20 isn't accurate because you a…
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Do not eat anything made of flour. Minimise daily carbs and have a periodic starch reload to refill glycogen levels.
On the flour part we could maybe agree, but telling me that fruit is not good for me is just plain wrong.