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Re: Ask HN: I hate gym. How to stay in shape?

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Post by gardenhedge »

artemonster wrote: post #79
gardenhedge wrote: post #8

I would say Kettlebells. I would say some kettlebells exercises like swings would compliment your Boxing training while being different. They will also take up very little space in your home in terms of storage and working out. Also, walking is outside and dependent on the weather but I would really recommend walking daily to counteract sitting.

Which weight to start with for a 90kg guy with little experience and poor shape?

I'm just a casual kettlebell user rather than a trainer or anything but the recommendations I see for adult males is always 16kg/35lbs. If you're completely untrained/weak then it might be better starting with a lower weight.

Re: Ask HN: I hate gym. How to stay in shape?

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Post by excessdye »

I do an hour every other day, but you could split it up as 30 everyday.

30 minutes of running in place. I live in a city and getting to a nice spot to run would be the distance of my run anyway. Started stationary running in my apartment. 30 minutes is 3.5 miles for me.

30 minutes of body weight training. 5 minute yoga stretch routine, then 10 burpees, 30 squats, 15 push-ups, 10 chair dips, 10 pull-ups, 10 lunges.

I just wake up, and do it all barefoot in my sleep clothes, when I’m done I shower and go on with my day.

Edit: I should note that this is my 30m routine now, when first starting or if I take a few weeks or months long break, either those numbers go down or the time goes up

When I first started my burpees were much more loose and casual, I’d pop up and drop slowly and do knee pushups, over time of consistent routine they tightened and sped up

Listen to your body and just keep at it, in time you’ll reach your goals

Re: Ask HN: I hate gym. How to stay in shape?

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Post by bojan »

cosmodisk wrote: post #26
apwheele wrote: post #21

Just as an alt perspective, gained quite a bit of weight in mid 20's-30's. I tried various things -- I did Judo in college before gained weight, but doing BJJ after I gained weight I could never keep up even though I loved it. Did the gym, tried running, etc. I hated it, and especially as I got older they all had noticeable impacts on my body. The only thing that significantly impacted my weight over the years was a…

Well, you are right. My BMI is off the charts,but not because I don't go to the gym,but because I overeat in the evening. There's no exercise on the planet that can offset multiple trips to the fridge before you go to bed. And the reason why people overeat is different for everyone: lack of sleep, stress, anxiety, boredom, poor nutritional choices and so on. So it's crucial people fix this part if they really want to…

What helped me is brushing teeth a quarter after what is supposed to be the last meal of the day.

Then I know that, if I get a snack, I'll have to go through the teeth cleaning routine again, and the desire to not have to do that is stronger than the desire for the snack.

Re: Ask HN: I hate gym. How to stay in shape?

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Post by elliottkember »

gardenhedge wrote: post #81
artemonster wrote: post #79

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Which weight to start with for a 90kg guy with little experience and poor shape?

I'm just a casual kettlebell user rather than a trainer or anything but the recommendations I see for adult males is always 16kg/35lbs. If you're completely untrained/weak then it might be better starting with a lower weight.

This is pretty good advice. I bought some adjustable ones. They're fairly expensive, but you can start with a lower weight and work your way up. You can also do other exercises at lower weights to work smaller muscles.

The kettlebell reddit (/r/kettlebell) is a very good place to learn from - lots of people helping each other get the technique right. Seems the most common mistake is "hinging too early" in the swing.

Re: Ask HN: I hate gym. How to stay in shape?

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Post by bluepoint »

Gym is indeed boring and so is running. Pick an activity that you actually enjoy doing (or you think it has potential). Preferably one that involves flexibility, coordination and strength and pushes you out of your comfort zone. Dancing, acrobatics, martial arts, yoga.

Re: Ask HN: I hate gym. How to stay in shape?

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Post by scavenger5 »

Nobody can answer this for you. They are describing what works best for them. Find what works best for you. Forget what is optimal. What is something you can do consistently for years. If that's walking, then walking is still better than sitting.

I found watching TV while working out is a great motivator. Consider that as well.

And lastly. I've been working out consistently for over a decade. I still don't like it. Get your feelings out of this. Think of it like brushing your teeth.

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