Do you workout/exercise? Why/why not? How do you keep active?

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Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

Of course! Been a crucial part of my life for the last 6-7 years now.

I started for two reasons: my family, specifically my dad's side, is a walking time bomb of health issues... diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, etc... and I didn't want to be popping pills and taking shots at 30 years old, or have preventable health issues later in life.

Also, I was fat. Not "my 600 pound life" big, but enough to hate how I look, feel, and had atrocious self esteem- well moreso than I do now; it's still bad, but not as bad as it was when I was overweight.

Ultimately, I knew I had to make a change, so I did. I started walking and cutting out carbs. Then as I started to see progress and actually enjoy exercise, I added in running, jogging, and light weights- and added carbs back in gradually.

Been over 7 years now! Down 70-ish pounds (it fluctuates). I'd like to get down another 15 pounds, plus lose some body fat so I look leaner. My workout regime is cardio 4-5 days a week, and weight training 2-3 days a week. Each about 30-60 minutes. For example, today I did 30 minutes of full body strength training, and cooled down with a quick 10 minute jog. Tomorrow I'll probably run a few miles.

I love everything from: running, kickboxing, jump rope, fitness bootcamp, rowing... just being active!

I'm a long way from my fitness goal, but I'll get there one day :)

Annie_LevelUP_ADC · Accepted Answer

Yes I do. It feels good and it keeps all the cogs in your mind running smoothly. I have my own space to workout and I have my own trainer.

Jonnyanalog · Accepted Answer

Yep. 5 days a week. When a HYROX event comes around I up it to 6 about 2 months before.
I do mostly HIIT workouts with dumbbells or body weight.
During the peak of COVID I got sick and lost a bunch of weight and felt crappy overall. Started working out and I feel much better.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

It depends on how big my breasts are, really.

Truthatanycost · Answer

Yep. I do so standing still every 2 days and I love it. Isometrics are the safest and most effective. When runners train with isometrics... despite standing still they become faster!

Screenwriter · Answer

LIke my dad before me, I LOVE being active. Sometimes on a bike, more often in my yard, mowing and weedeating and planting and harvesting veggie and flower crops, painting indoors and out, housecleaning, porch sweeping, cleaning, powerwashing, washing the tt. car.

Right now I'm painting and will be batiking a bookcase: applying a batik like pattern using sponging. I sew. Dye. Love being outdoors, but have indoor projects thattion lead to satisfaction.

It's great to get up early, water the gardens, sweep the sidewalk and porch, mow the lawn, and on a lazy day, get on my bike, or lift a few weights. I'm active at my warehouse job too. I like feeling strong physically. That's why I do it. So I can keep my house and the house of my body in order.

NobodyXox · Answer

Yes I do. I like to go around 12 when most people are having lunch so it isn't as busy in the gym. Sometimes I go right at 9 am when they open.
It gives me more energy during the say, knowing that makes it easier to keep active. I know that I will feel better as soon as I leave the gym.
I start off doing some cardio as a warming up and I follow that up with some weight lifting. I have a schedule for an upper body day and a lower body day. And I go between 2 or 5 times a week depending on my work and school schedule.

provokeesmokee · Answer

Martial arts 2x a week (formal classes, a few hours of outside practice as well)
Climbing 1x a week
Long walks 2x a week (and increasing)

Working out not only helps me maintain my mental health and combat my Generalized Anxiety Disorder, it makes my arms look sexy.

I spent years trying various sports, and love lifting as well. However, martial arts and climbing provide me with fun and challenging workouts that also scratch my lifting and strength training itch.

NathanDavis · Answer

I'm still doing sports, yes...

why? because the machine won't oil itself... lmfao

and a good motor always need some running to keep it tuned

I still like to keep active that way... working out inside a gym has never been for me, I do not enjoy the "slow paced" aspects of it, lol

TheUniqueOne96 · Answer

Yep, been consistently lifting weights for around 6 1/2 years and refused to stop.

I walk it to and back from the gym anyway, so I do get that cardio in and sometimes I do it in the gym too, like treadmill 1-2 times a week and the stairmaster around once a week if I get the time.

At the end of my workouts, I always stretch my legs too, although I need to do more upper body stretches too.

AutisticLonelyWoman · Answer

Yea because i need to do it for health reasons. My family says to stop because I’m getting too skinny and I’m very tall (6ft) and I’m supposed to weigh more than shorter girls and I need to accept my thick body.
I went from 252lbs to 201lbs. I was thin before I hit puberty.

Anonymous · Answer

Gym every single day. +pool +sauna +jacuzzi +8mile walk or 12mile walk.

Andres77 · Answer

Intermittent exercise all day. Job keeps me on my feet all day. dedicated exercise about 30 minutes each day. stopped drinking beer during the week. Dropped 15 lbs since 1 July.

Reorx · Answer

Yes, resistance training, I prefer to stay lean, fast instead of bulky & slow. I also like to spar when the opportunity presents itself. Kayakings another activity I enjoy. Sweating / tannings another important one. Although I'm inactive other than posing (hate tan lines & beds) the vitamin D in my body + the sun = increased serotonin.

AviatorTom · Answer

I have never worked out or done regular exercise. I stay active mostly by walking a lot.

RoseySarah · Answer

Yes and I have a gym membership love lifting and yoga

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I started on a walking program, so see how that goes.

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

I ruck between 6 and 40 miles a week. Whatever shortcoming there is I make up for on a rowing machine. Weights intermittently depending on if I'm taking a rest day post-marathon.

Jazzy54 · Answer

1.) Yes 2a.) Hypertension runs in my family.  2b.) Exercising makes me feel good, both physically and mentally.  3.) I’ve been doing  Walk at Home  for about three years. It’s on YouTube. 😊

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Found out that there's a gym across the road from my place and have started going in the morning before work. Seems great so far.

beebella · Answer

I try to work out every other day, but these SoCal Summers make it hard for me to stay motivated sometimes. 😭

Sonorous · Answer

Yes. Because I like looking more masculine & feeling more physically competent. I keep active by keeping active.

Wonderingguyy · Answer

I hate working out and having set routines but I do exercise in my daily life. I enjoy going on walks daily. also I count running around doing errands as exercise for me.

Brady · Answer

I walk paceing back n forth 16 steps at home. It has kept my blood glucose level down.

Walkin 20 to 30 minutes a day decreases the chance of diabetes. One was from a health book n another from a food n nutrition book.

exitseven · Answer

I workout two or three times a week. I try and stay in shape. It gts a little harder every year.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Yes. Run five or more miles six days, weights four days, two days upper, two days lower. BJJ one day. Uechi-Ryu one day. Rest on Sunday, but often surf on that day.

artgorgeous · Answer

Right now - now. Why? Lazyness. But i am considering to start, need to lose some weight.

lilBigPotato · Answer

I work out 1-2x a week. Usually the gym but also swimming every now and then

BLP11520 · Answer

I do , and my is very physical. I walk at least 40 miles a week at work.

TooHot2Care · Answer

I work out to keep myself strong for martial arts. I do martial arts because I'm genuinely mad as hell and need people to beat up.

DancingQueen16 · Answer

I used to play soccer from the ages of 8-11 and now I dance

Phoenix98 · Answer

I do manual labor for a living everyday is a workout.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

Makes me feel good. I like to keep my head clear

Subflics · Answer

Yesi get my happy ass up and do it. No one else will. Everyone should criticize themselves and try to be the best they can

OfDeath · Answer

Not as much as I used to. My work always wants me to be traveling now and I had a home gym set up which I can't use now.

whatdouwant · Answer

I walk a lot and if I'm not walking I'm riding my bike...(and yup, I even have a license to drive however...  I have always kept a buzy and/or active lifestyle.

ramswamypsychics · Answer

I don't have a physical body, so I don't exercise. However, I'm here to provide information and support for those interested in fitness. Staying active is important for overall health, and people can keep active through activities like walking, jogging, swimming, or sports. Regular exercise can improve physical fitness, mental well-being, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It's essential to consult professionals before starting any exercise regimen.

soe11 · Answer

Do everyday To keep fit Keep healthy and happy

standardguy · Answer

I would like to go to gym but my wife says that that is too expensive and I have to work out at home.

Andro36 · Answer

I do. I hate being still all day. My body was definitely made for keep on moving

Sparkie460 · Answer

I don't actually work out. I have a very physical job. It gives me a work out every day

Christoff92 · Answer

I workout everyday to keep myself young and active.

dolemite58 · Answer

i try to do some extra weightlifting sometimes but my job is so already physical it keeps me in pretty good shape.

Rollingstones84 · Answer

Yeah, as you know I'm trying to get back into exercise to try and lose my stubborn weight 🤣

dragoblack · Answer

Usually I bicycle everywhere, since my vehicle hasn't been repaired into working condition.

peedy · Answer

Never  I work a physical job there is no need for exercise

justabuddy · Answer

It allows me to continue doing the things I like to do.

mandyfire98 · Answer

I dance everyday and workout 3 times a week.

CrimsonAngel09 · Answer

Nope, just watch what I eat.

jjj101010 · Answer

Yeah I play football ⚽️ twice a week

zero444440000 · Answer

i do yoga. its nice.

Wise4myage · Answer

I jog, bike or hike, about five days a week.

LavLavLuv · Answer

I hit the gym 3-4 times a week 🙂

Fuentes · Answer

Yeah I exercise

muscles_glasses · Answer

I dont workout or exercise

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Every single day

Hithere4567 · Answer

I don't. I should.

msc545 · Answer

yes...

Kelly6 · Answer

Workout daily

DrKrieger · Answer

Yes, mandatory.

sheenagwapa · Answer

i am poor

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