Exercising/working out is good, actually

Jellycrackers · Jun 29, 2018

Just came in to say I highly recommend getting exercise in the form of some kind of physical activity you enjoy. Martial arts, pickup basketball games, dance etc. It may be technically less effective at building muscle and such, but enjoying the exercise is such a big deal!

I just started training at a ninja warrior gym 3 days a week and it is sooo much fun! It's nice to be excited about going to the gym again after 3 years of barbells and cardio stuff.

Treasure Silvergun · Jun 29, 2018

Well no shit? I've been working out regularly for about 15 months now. I've never been overweight, but the chamge in body shape and the mass increase was incredible in the first months. I've since lost some of that mass because we've reduced the workout time and I don't eat much, but there's literally nothing good to lose working out. Also, it's dreadful at first, nut with time, it can get fun. I'm grateful I could do it with other people - I'd never have gone far alone.

iAmPossum · Jun 29, 2018

I mean I'd exercise whole day, everyday if I could. It's incredibly liberating feeling for your body and mind.

Deleted member 4034 · Jun 29, 2018

I feel great about it when I'm done, it's starting at 7am that's the pain in the ass. I need to go to sleep in my work out clothes and literally wake up with my bike next to me.

Tfritz · Jun 29, 2018

Kahoots said:
Get your 1.6 x your body weight grams of protein a day. It's stupidly easy given you can get it from any source and at any point during the day. Anything less and you're just leaving gains at the gym.

Me, scrambling to hit 320 grams of protein a day: wow this is super cheap and easy

Slick Butter · Jun 29, 2018

i just do squats
squats make me feel good

Snake Eater · Jun 29, 2018

the post workout feeling is like sex

Astral · Jun 29, 2018

I have legit declined a trip to Disney because it would mean not going to the gym for a few days. Working out is great.

Deleted member 17402 · Jun 29, 2018

Kahoots said:
Get your 1.6 x your body weight grams of protein a day. It's stupidly easy given you can get it from any source and at any point during the day. Anything less and you're just leaving gains at the gym.

I think this is really bad advice for majority of people. Studies show that even .5g of protein per pound is enough to build muscle. Yes, you'll build it slower than 1.6g for each pound but I don't find this advice to be feasible for most people who are simply trying to maintain some semblance of fitness and afford food. That's a lot of food and I highly doubt most people in this thread, especially those who have trouble even wanting to exercise to begin with, will utilize it. If anything should the average person follow your recommendation of 1.6g, I would not be surprised if they put on fat.

Tfritz said:
Me, scrambling to hit 320 grams of protein a day: wow this is super cheap and easy

Yeah, that's a bogus recommendation. I would never suggest that to anyone unless they're a damn bodybuilder.

ghostemoji · Jun 29, 2018

Seeing positive changes is a really great thing. I've made a strong effort to maintain a 2000 or less calorie per day diet and hit the gym regularly this year and I'm down 30 lbs and have put on muscle and it's a really great feeling that makes me want to continue down this path. I love it.

Falchion · Jun 29, 2018

Working out is amazing. I couldn't live a life without it regularly.

Rogue Blue · Jun 29, 2018

I've been going slowly insane with being forced to take it easy after the lasik surgery.

Screw that shit. :P

I'll actually be able to get back into it starting tomorrow, but man, these last two weeks have been hell.

Pwnz · Jun 29, 2018

I remember those days. I don't work out in my 30s for vanity, but to keep my health metrics in check.

Around 30 my BP shot up 30/15 when I'm healthy, my doctor says that it's common for a lot of men as our tissue isn't as flexible especially with age. So low dose BP meds and exercise keeps it ideal without side effects.

Threekola Miroswish · Jun 29, 2018

Tfritz said:
Me, scrambling to hit 320 grams of protein a day: wow this is super cheap and easy

So you weigh 200kgs hey. Unless you're at the most 20% BF or less, I'm not sure if you should be worrying about macros as the be all and end all

Unless you're power-lifting then go ahead

Tfritz · Jun 29, 2018

Threekola Miroswish said:
So you weigh 200kgs hey. Unless you're at the most 20% BF or less, I'm not sure if you should be worrying about macros as the be all and end all

Unless you're power-lifting then go ahead

Mendrox · Jun 29, 2018

Heromanz said:
Fitness is way more important than video games and anime

For you. Someone that has to lift stuff all day at work or runs around his whole day does not need extra fitness Training depending on the job.

Dreaver · Jun 30, 2018

I hate working out, never enjoyed it. However, I've been away from home for 8 months and I'm in quite a fit shape (before it was fine too). I'd like to keep this up however, once I arrive home. Any tips on what kind of workouts that are the most efficient ? I'd rather not pay for a gym. Just run (I used to do this a lot)?

ViewtifulJC · Jun 30, 2018

TheFallenSaboteur said:
I think this is really bad advice for majority of people. Studies show that even .5g of protein per pound is enough to build muscle. Yes, you'll build it slower than 1.6g for each pound but I don't find this advice to be feasible for most people who are simply trying to maintain some semblance of fitness and afford food. That's a lot of food and I highly doubt most people in this thread, especially those who have trouble even wanting to exercise to begin with, will utilize it. If anything should the average person follow your recommendation of 1.6g, I would not be surprised if they put on fat.

Yeah, that's a bogus recommendation. I would never suggest that to anyone unless they're a damn bodybuilder.

I've honestly estly never even heard 1.6x protein. That's a lot lol. Most studies show ranges from .64g to 1g per body weight.

Bman94 · Jun 30, 2018

Hardest part of working out for me is finding time/motivation.

I'm a teacher, so during the summer (like now) I have exponentially more free time so I can go to the gym a lot. Last week I went 5 days and this week I got a little lazy and only went 3.

But I know once August hits it is going to be a fucking pain. I have to wake up at 6:45 to make it to work by 8:30. By the time I finished up all my programs afterschool I'm getting home at like 6:30pm, worn out from the day and hungry as shit. And that's just Wed - Fri. Monday I have Band rehearsals till 9:30pm and Tuesday I have Choir rehearsals till 10pm.

It's so fucking hard trying to make time for working out and that's not including random shit that happens during the week like performances, lesson planning, making copies, professional obligations etc.

I know most people solution is working out before work but I have no idea how people do that. After an hour to hour and a half workout I feel fucking drained. It takes a long while before I'm good enough to be functional let alone having to workout, drive 30-40 minutes to work and be up and ready to deal with kids.

Shit, there's just not enough hours in the day. It's like I get fit for 2 months of the year and everything else goes to shit. It was a lot easier in college when I had band practice and worked out for 3 hours every day.

Deleted member 17402 · Jun 30, 2018

ViewtifulJC said:
I've honestly estly never even heard 1.6x protein. That's a lot lol. Most studies show ranges from .64g to 1g per body weight.

I have, for body builders. It's a ton of food. Way too much for the average person here. Yeah, .5-1 is still perfectly fine for building muscle.

Rad · Jun 30, 2018

I have gone to the gym for few years but I have never gotten the "endorphin release" feeling. I don't even know what people mean by that. I always just feel normal or tired after a workout.

Bernd Lauert · Jun 30, 2018

Maybe there's a misunderstanding here, the 1.6x number is correct but for kilograms, not pounds.

Blade24070 · Jun 30, 2018

Rad said:
I have gone to the gym for few years but I have never gotten the "endorphin release" feeling. I don't even know what people mean by that. I always just feel normal or tired after a workout.

Lmao same. I'm always fucking exhausted after the gym. I tried the morning before work and generally feel a bit better but by afternoon I'm still tired. It's probably just me being lethargic but yeah, I don't get this endorphin thing.

Croc Man · Jun 30, 2018

DarkChronic said:
I hate going to the gym. Been at things for about 2.5 months now, and I dread it every single time I step foot in there.

Trying to bulk and finding it so hard to eat healthy and also eat a lot. It's pretty much "choose one - calories or health".

I've been suggested "healthy" shakes but between all the whole milk, fruit, greek yogurt, etc you're adding, it's so much added dairy and sugar. How is bulking good for you? I can't wrap my head around it.

I'm feeling similarly confused. My six pack is starting to show and I'm slim, that's the end goal for many. Yet I want to be bigger so now have to bulk and risk losing the most visible improvement so far? If I do put fat on i then have to cut that to get back where I started? It's so counter intuitive.

On the plus side it's been great having nuts and milkshake back in my day to day diet (not together).

Master Alucard · Jun 30, 2018

i would love to but i hate sweating. i should probably swim

TheBaldwin · Jun 30, 2018

Love workin out, started going four times a week and being a bit stricter on my diet

Hit a real plateu though were i dont seem to be increasing in muscle mass, but struggling to lift heavier weights and still have some body fat.

6'2 and 160 pounds for any advice out there for guys who have overcome this.

theytookourjobz · Jun 30, 2018

TheBaldwin said:
Love workin out, started going four times a week and being a bit stricter on my diet

Hit a real plateu though were i dont seem to be increasing in muscle mass, but struggling to lift heavier weights and still have some body fat.

6'2 and 160 pounds for any advice out there for guys who have overcome this.

Once you're past the newbie stage, you won't be able to lose weight and build muscle at the same time. Slightly increase your calories and your lifts should start going back up. If you put on 10lbs even if half of it is fat, you'll look leaner and more muscular because of the extra muscle. Judging by your height I'd say you're underweight.

Kahoots · Jun 30, 2018

ViewtifulJC said:
I've honestly estly never even heard 1.6x protein. That's a lot lol. Most studies show ranges from .64g to 1g per body weight.

https://www.resetera.com/threads/li...otein-especially-if-you’re-over-40-nyt.38696/

But those who did ramp up their protein gained an extra 10 percent or so in strength and about 25 percent in muscle mass compared to the control groups.

The researchers also looked for the sweet spot for protein intake, which turned out to be about 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. In practical terms, that would amount to about 130 grams of protein a day for a 175-pound man. (A chicken breast has about 45 grams of protein.)

Beyond that point, more protein did not result in more muscle benefits.

That number is considerably higher, however, than the protein levels called for in the current federal recommendations, which suggest about 56 grams of protein a day for men and 46 grams a day for women.

Don't spread misinformation.

DvdGzz · Jun 30, 2018

Been into lifting and watching my calories since age 19. Never looked back. I am 36 going on 37 and most people comment on me looking no more than late 20's. Love being strong and looking good.

Deleted member 4482 · Jun 30, 2018

Kahoots said:
https://www.resetera.com/threads/li...otein-especially-if-you’re-over-40-nyt.38696/

Don't spread misinformation.

Dude. That says kilogram. 1.6g per 1 kilo is less than 1g per lb. It's about .75g per lb.

Don't spread misinformation.

ViewtifulJC · Jun 30, 2018

Kahoots said:
https://www.resetera.com/threads/li...otein-especially-if-you’re-over-40-nyt.38696/

Don't spread misinformation.

Sorry I was thinking pounds. Kilograms would make more sense for 1.6x, for pounds that would be both unnecessary and probably expensive lol

FF Seraphim · Jun 30, 2018

Love to work out. It just feels great, I go to the gym at least 4 days a week. It pumps you up and makes you feel great.

Pikachu · Jun 30, 2018

Yesterday I just bit the bullet and bought running shoes. Not the most expensive, but pretty expensive. I've never run before. Gotta start...

DvdGzz · Jun 30, 2018

K' Dash said:
Still hate it though, can't eat pizza which sucks cause I LOVE Pizza, my diet consists on steamed veggies, rice and chicken and only drink water. Being fit is nice but it comes with sacrifice.

Excuse me? Nah fam, pizza almost daily along with other treats like ice cream. Pizza actually has pretty good macros. Iifym baby please.

lenovox1 · Jun 30, 2018

K' Dash said:
Still hate it though, can't eat pizza which sucks cause I LOVE Pizza, my diet consists on steamed veggies, rice and chicken and only drink water. Being fit is nice but it comes with sacrifice.

Eh... That's overblown by fitness industry professionals and product makers specifically.

I eat shit like McDonald's, pizza, cold cereal, cookies, cake, Mac and Cheese, etc. everyday.

Diet is, of course, very important. Macros and calories in/calories are the only important things for look, really. What makes you feel healthy is an entirely different thing.

RDreamer · Jun 30, 2018

I workout for 2-3 hours each and every day so I can eat like a moron the rest of the day. I mostly hate actually working out but I do most of it by biking while working (laptop on the bike).

Dynamite Cop · Jun 30, 2018

chadskin said:
Exercising is counterproductive because it expends more quickly the finite amount of energy a human has.

Lol the heart can only beat so many times!

SRG01 · Jun 30, 2018

Bman94 said:
Hardest part of working out for me is finding time/motivation.

I'm a teacher, so during the summer (like now) I have exponentially more free time so I can go to the gym a lot. Last week I went 5 days and this week I got a little lazy and only went 3.

But I know once August hits it is going to be a fucking pain. I have to wake up at 6:45 to make it to work by 8:30. By the time I finished up all my programs afterschool I'm getting home at like 6:30pm, worn out from the day and hungry as shit. And that's just Wed - Fri. Monday I have Band rehearsals till 9:30pm and Tuesday I have Choir rehearsals till 10pm.

It's so fucking hard trying to make time for working out and that's not including random shit that happens during the week like performances, lesson planning, making copies, professional obligations etc.

I know most people solution is working out before work but I have no idea how people do that. After an hour to hour and a half workout I feel fucking drained. It takes a long while before I'm good enough to be functional let alone having to workout, drive 30-40 minutes to work and be up and ready to deal with kids.

Shit, there's just not enough hours in the day. It's like I get fit for 2 months of the year and everything else goes to shit. It was a lot easier in college when I had band practice and worked out for 3 hours every day.

I have the same problem. I have plenty of time in the summer to exercise, but I have no idea when I'll be able to find time once the school year starts up again.

Maybe I can take my resistance bands to work? Or do body-weight exercises?

Common Knowledge · Jun 30, 2018

Bman94 said:
Hardest part of working out for me is finding time/motivation.

I'm a teacher, so during the summer (like now) I have exponentially more free time so I can go to the gym a lot. Last week I went 5 days and this week I got a little lazy and only went 3.

But I know once August hits it is going to be a fucking pain. I have to wake up at 6:45 to make it to work by 8:30. By the time I finished up all my programs afterschool I'm getting home at like 6:30pm, worn out from the day and hungry as shit. And that's just Wed - Fri. Monday I have Band rehearsals till 9:30pm and Tuesday I have Choir rehearsals till 10pm.

It's so fucking hard trying to make time for working out and that's not including random shit that happens during the week like performances, lesson planning, making copies, professional obligations etc.

I know most people solution is working out before work but I have no idea how people do that. After an hour to hour and a half workout I feel fucking drained. It takes a long while before I'm good enough to be functional let alone having to workout, drive 30-40 minutes to work and be up and ready to deal with kids.

Shit, there's just not enough hours in the day. It's like I get fit for 2 months of the year and everything else goes to shit. It was a lot easier in college when I had band practice and worked out for 3 hours every day.

For me, it's not really the exercise part, it's the freakin' cooking. I've been consistently working out after work almost everyday, but following a strict muscle-gaining diet on top of that is impossible for me if I'm the one doing the cooking for it. I swear, some people have superpowers that allows them to expand the amount of hours in the day just for themselves.

K' Dash · Jun 30, 2018

lenovox1 said:
Eh... That's overblown by fitness industry professionals and product makers specifically.

I eat shit like McDonald's, pizza, cold cereal, cookies, cake, Mac and Cheese, etc. everyday.

Diet is, of course, very important. Macros and calories in/calories are the only important things for look, really. What makes you feel healthy is an entirely different thing.

I'm glad that works for you, but my body works in mysterious ways.

I have tried including Pizza and a couple other stuff on my diet and my fat % goes up a lot when I deviate from what has given me results.

I mean, I can do a couple cheat meals a month, but every day? Nah. I worked really hard to be where I am now.

Azerare · Jun 30, 2018

Similar story I can lift heavy weights than when i first started a few months ago and my chest is actually getting a firm shape, and arms are actually not twigs. My gut/love handles are not as bad as they once were too.

Threekola Miroswish · Jul 1, 2018

RDreamer said:
I mostly hate actually working out but I do most of it by biking while working (laptop on the bike).

RDreamer · Jul 1, 2018

Threekola Miroswish said:

Exercise bike with something laid over to so my laptop can sit there. Works like a desk. Crank it to the highest resistance and do 20-25 miles a day over the span of 2-3 hours.

elektrixx · Jul 1, 2018

When it's hurting, it's working.

I justify my terrible diet by going to the gym. I ate half a block of Cadbury chocolate before going to the gym, smashed 900 calories on the elliptical in an hour along with some other stuff, then had the other half of the block when I came home.

I'm still getting fit despite myself. I am invincible.

Threekola Miroswish · Jul 1, 2018

RDreamer said:
Exercise bike with something laid over to so my laptop can sit there. Works like a desk. Crank it to the highest resistance and do 20-25 miles a day over the span of 2-3 hours.

I thought you meant biking outdoors in your initial post but this is still very interesting

Sub Level · Jul 2, 2018

Started going back to the gym after a prolonged period of laziness. Glad I kept my membership.

Aside from having more energy, lifting makes me noticeably more horny throughout the week. I wanna fuck.

Necrovex · Jul 2, 2018

pokeystaples said:
What if I told you that you could watch anime while doing cardio? (I personally prefer cooking shows, but you do you.)

I do this for my backlog anime. Bump up the incline to 6 and move at 4 mph. Good way to keep me on the machine for 25 minutes. Also do this for YouTube essays.

Lynchian Anomaly · Jul 2, 2018

Starting slow by going out for a walk everyday. Hitting about 7-8 thousands steps which compared to how sedentary I was before is pretty good.

Gonna pick some decent trainers soon and keep building up.

zoukka · Jul 2, 2018

Working out is essential, I don't care if it's running or hiking or gym, it's all bliss.

DvdGzz · Jul 2, 2018

Seriously, it's amazing how much more full of energy, outgoing, upbeat, etc I am than my peers of equal age or younger. I'm a believer that physical fitness helps in all aspects of life. Mental focus is improved when I am "on it". I'm a 911 dispatcher which requires a lot of multitasking. Everything "clicks" so much better when I'm fit.

Exercising/working out is good, actually

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