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Exercise, diseases, and COVID

SunnY S said:
start with running, its cheap and relatively easy if you start slow. If you stick to it, guaranteed you will drop pounds.
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But it's also one of the most injury prone sports.
You get hurt there, you're out on the bench and all your efforts to build fitness go out the window in about 2-3 weeks; it can teach you to listen to your body..unless you're too stubborn and prideful. (ask me how i know)

Another option would be to go with a stationary bike, or bicycle on a trainer. You can keep binge watching your tv shows and you're doing something and it's very very low impact.
 
@nobbie48 the grapefruitcello is the worst and best thing I’ve ever tried. Worst because it’s calorie ridden and gets me bombed….best because it’s delicious, calorie ridden, and gets me bombed.

@SunnY S running to me is the devil. A brisk walk, bike ride, or anything but running.

We have a Bowlfex MaxTrainer that my wife wanted. Just sitting there mocking me every day. 2ft from my office chair…mocking…judging…
 
mimico_polak said:
@nobbie48 the grapefruitcello is the worst and best thing I’ve ever tried. Worst because it’s calorie ridden and gets me bombed….best because it’s delicious, calorie ridden, and gets me bombed.

@SunnY S running to me is the devil. A brisk walk, bike ride, or anything but running.

We have a Bowlfex MaxTrainer that my wife wanted. Just sitting there mocking me every day. 2ft from my office chair…mocking…judging…
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When using the mouse/reading/things that don't need two hands, do curls or triceps presses with the other hand. Switch mouse hand occasionally so you don't get too lopsided.
 
Well the internet confirmed I’m fat…

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5’7 and 177.8lbs.

Ive been struggling between 175-180lbs for the last 3 months.

Would like to drop down to 165-170lb range and primarily get rid of the gut.
 
I have a friend that does long distance swimming, like the English Channel for instance. Never understood the fascination. I’ve asked him a few times if he couldn’t afford the ferry tickets or something.
 
jc100 said:
I have a friend that does long distance swimming, like the English Channel for instance. Never understood the fascination. I’ve asked him a few times if he couldn’t afford the ferry tickets or something.
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I don't mind long distance swimming. Normally I get bored after a few hours but at least it doesn't beat you up as badly as running.
 
LePhillou said:
But it's also one of the most injury prone sports.
You get hurt there, you're out on the bench and all your efforts to build fitness go out the window in about 2-3 weeks; it can teach you to listen to your body..unless you're too stubborn and prideful. (ask me how i know)

Another option would be to go with a stationary bike, or bicycle on a trainer. You can keep binge watching your tv shows and you're doing something and it's very very low impact.
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The legs are good energy burners. Hurt them and the lard can pack on.
 
jc100 said:
I have a friend that does long distance swimming, like the English Channel for instance. Never understood the fascination. I’ve asked him a few times if he couldn’t afford the ferry tickets or something.
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I started triathloning 2-3 years ago... open water swimming is quite enjoyable but i still don't understand long distance swimmers. What they do is quite impressive
 
LePhillou said:
But it's also one of the most injury prone sports.
You get hurt there, you're out on the bench and all your efforts to build fitness go out the window in about 2-3 weeks; it can teach you to listen to your body..unless you're too stubborn and prideful. (ask me how i know)

Another option would be to go with a stationary bike, or bicycle on a trainer. You can keep binge watching your tv shows and you're doing something and it's very very low impact.
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Is it for the average person though? How did you get injured?

I got injured because I started running 40km per week after not running for 4 years. After a month, shin splints. Most ppl who I've met who got injured running had strong physical abilities already and let their pride/ego take over lol

I seriously question if the majority of newbies or casuals (ppl who run without a plan, and go by feeling) are capable of pushing until injury.
 
油井緋色 said:
Is it for the average person though? How did you get injured?

I got injured because I started running 40km per week after not running for 4 years. After a month, shin splints. Most ppl who I've met who got injured running had strong physical abilities already and let their pride/ego take over lol

I seriously question if the majority of newbies or casuals (ppl who run without a plan, and go by feeling) are capable of pushing until injury.
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I got injured multiple times.

At first i got plantar fasciitis (years back), then i had a running-RELATED injury where i tore my achilles tendon (running upwards, obstacle course style lol), and last one was my piriformis... i ran DAILY for like 3 months, usually 1km but sometimes 3-5-10 depending... but never pushing it. Just easy zone 2 running for the most part where i can nose-breathe.
Then after all that volume, i decided to push it a bit, with some higher speed intervals. Starting hurting slightly so i went back to 1km which aggravated it more. I couldn't sit down without pain for a week and took another 2 weeks to get back to "normal". My streak definitely ended at that point lol.

For the common newb, running form, bad shoes, too much too soon can lead to injury quite easily. Which is why a lot of people hate it
 
LePhillou said:
I got injured multiple times.

At first i got plantar fasciitis (years back), then i had a running-RELATED injury where i tore my achilles tendon (running upwards, obstacle course style lol), and last one was my piriformis... i ran DAILY for like 3 months, usually 1km but sometimes 3-5-10 depending... but never pushing it. Just easy zone 2 running for the most part where i can nose-breathe.
Then after all that volume, i decided to push it a bit, with some higher speed intervals. Starting hurting slightly so i went back to 1km which aggravated it more. I couldn't sit down without pain for a week and took another 2 weeks to get back to "normal". My streak definitely ended at that point lol.

For the common newb, running form, bad shoes, too much too soon can lead to injury quite easily. Which is why a lot of people hate it
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I'm guessing you had too much volume and not enough recovery? Cause it kinda sounds like we both did the retarded program of "go 100% and don't bother ramping up or down" lol
 
mimico_polak said:
@nobbie48 the grapefruitcello is the worst and best thing I’ve ever tried. Worst because it’s calorie ridden and gets me bombed….best because it’s delicious, calorie ridden, and gets me bombed.

@SunnY S running to me is the devil. A brisk walk, bike ride, or anything but running.

We have a Bowlfex MaxTrainer that my wife wanted. Just sitting there mocking me every day. 2ft from my office chair…mocking…judging…
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Oh, just hit me, if you have a decent PC or PS4, check out Beat Saber.

It's fun and will give you a decent low impact cardiovascular workout. My biggest issue, however, is that putting on a sweaty headset is like putting on a soaked helmet at the track and feels disgusting lol
 
LePhillou said:
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For the common newb, running form, bad shoes, too much too soon can lead to injury quite easily. Which is why a lot of people hate it
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Bingo, I've had plantar too. In my rookie uninformed years. It's not fun.

But, if you ramp up properly, get the right shoes. Emphasis on getting proper running shoes from a running store. Not Walmart

It's actually an enjoyable and healthy activity.
 
Running is great for fitness but as others pointed out, there are some injury risks--get good shoes and make sure your form is correct.... Cycling in general (when the bike is set up/fit correctly) takes less of the toll on the body overall. Sadly, 90% of the casual riders I see on the road have the bike set up extremely poorly (mostly the seat is way too low) which can and will result in injuries if they push things forward to be more serious distance etc. wise.

As for BMI and muscle. Everyone I knew in my 20s and early 30s that got really big ("jacked" lol) is paying the price in their late 40s and 50s. It all seemed good at the time, not many are happy now.... Cardio guys and the guys that built muscle in moderation that kept it up are still going strong.

As for COVID and fitness, IDK it was pretty clear and noted that fitness level (or lack of) was a factor in the seriousness of the infection, it is also generally common sense. Fit people generally have stronger immune systems. Sort of like people who don't jump off or climb up cliffs have a lower chance of dying due to cliffs and gravity--do we really need the media telling us this? It also does not mean it is a replacement for vaccines, masks, etc.

The only exceptions are things like the "Spanish" Flu and the like where people died because of immune system over-reaction so healthy people with strong immune systems had a risk profile.
 
george__ said:
Isn't this common sense?
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Surprisingly, no.

And it should also be common sense to ramp up running but clearly a bunch of us aren't very smart about it lol
 
Might look into an exercise bike. Maybe pricing is becoming more normal considering gyms are opening up.

A few people I know have Peletons and they love em. I’m not willing to pay that price for them…0% financing and all that jazz.
 
Don't forget about fitness for the older generation with the blown out knees shoulders and arthritic joints.
A brisk walk is tough sometimes. Lol
 
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