• Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech
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    1 day ago

    Agree, and I’m someone who hates working out. Someone recently commented on exercising like “why would I choose to be miserable to 30 minutes a day”, and I can honestly say it’s because it makes you feel so much better the other 23 1/2 hours day. The smallest bit of cardio will make you more energetic, you don’t get winded going up stairs, you can move easier, it’s such a win. Yes it’s miserable, but it is worth it.

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      22 hours ago

      Quick question please : what kind of workout do you do ?

      I mainly run, but running more than 3 times a week tires me and my knees start to hurt

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        16 hours ago

        you need to try different things to find what works for you.

        there are tons of different ways to exercise. running is just kind of easiest because it has no equipment, training, etc requirements.

        swimming is better than running for sure, but it requires access to a pool/water.

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      1 day ago

      I’m so jealous. I have pots and now that I’m old, high intensity exercise is impossible. I bought a bike, if that doesn’t work out, I’m out of ideas. I have pretty severe depression and I long to feel that feeling every day.

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        18 hours ago

        Oh, there are sooooo many types of exercises! Search and try things YouTube can offer. I sometimes do the smaaall morning routine- stretching neck, moving shoulders, waist, hips, knees and ankles. It takes like 5 mins, but feeling rest of the day like -15 years. It’s impossible to call them exercises, just a minimal movement. Like they did at school years ago before starting classes.

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        21 hours ago

        Good news! Exercise helps against depression! Biking is a very good way to get moving if you have other health issues. I’d also look into swimming if you have access to a pool (or a lake or ocean where it’s safe to swim).