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

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

#11
I would advise you to ride a bike, of course if it's raining it's less pleasant but in reality you don't notice it too much. I've been cycling a lot for the last two years, I'm in good shape with a good cardio, I've also visited my region and discovered some beautiful places.

If you prefer to be indoors I recommend Zwift [1].

[1] https://us.zwift.com/

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

#13

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.

I found kettlebells to be the most time and space optimal exercise, the only downside is that you really have to get someone to show you how to do it properly, but after this you can burn 300-400 kcals in a 20 minute workout.

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

#16

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.

+1 to kettlebells. A few hundred high-intensity swings a day can be a proper workout and can serve as a great combo of both strength training and cardio.

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

#17
A home gym?

When I used to not work from home, I was enrolled at a gym 2mn from the workplace.

Would go after work while other were having drinks.

Some of my colleagues would pause around noon.

Some people can go before work and shower there.

So the commute time is essentially eliminated.

But lifting weight is the best way to be in shape. Better than just cardio. (and it also works the cardiovascular system, just a form of hiit)

But if you don't enjoy strength training, perhaps you need something that motivates you more. I don't know what that could be that would have the same effect to be quite honest.

With consistency and results, people tend to feel good and it feedbacks into them not wanting to skip the gym, instead of relying solely on pure discipline. Gotta play with dopamine and the reward system.

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

#20
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Buy your own squat rack, barbells and weights. You won't get much done in 30 mins though. Decide whether this is a priority for you or not.

In 30 mins you can do a pretty decent strength training workout IMO (once youve gotten accustomed to it). You can easily hit one body part (chest/shoulder/bicep/back/legs/etc) in this time, if not two.
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