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cinnerz t1_iu68muz wrote

Reply to comment by Narf234 in Exercise linked with increased longevity. Compared with just two minutes of vigorous activity per week, 15 minutes was associated with an 18% lower risk of death and a 15% lower likelihood of cardiovascular disease, while 12 minutes was associated with a 17% reduced risk of cancer by Wagamaga

I've been exercising more than that now but I didn't for years. I detest exercising. I dread my workouts. I'm fatigued and sore afterwards. It is really hard to make myself do something I hate all the time.

Unless it gets better at some point I don't know if I'll manage to stick to it. I know it is good for me but I'm not sure it is worth the torture.

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DEN0MINAT0R t1_iu7bx7j wrote

Exercise is great for you, but when you’re first starting out, I’d prioritize consistency and sustainability over intensity.

If you’re just starting to exercise, I’d start by “shopping around” a bit with different activities to find one that you (ideally) enjoy, or at very least feel you can tolerate for the long term. Some forms of exercise might be more “effective” than others, but by far the most effective thing is to find something you can do for 20 years, rather than something you quit after 2 months. Then, once you’ve figured out what works best for you, start easy. You don’t have to be massively sore and exhausted to benefit from exercise. As you become more fit, you’ll be able to tolerate more intense exertion. Most importantly, find a plan and stick to it.

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cinnerz t1_iu7ebu6 wrote

Thanks for the advice, but I feel worse after pretty much any level of exertion. I've mostly been walking 30-45 minutes most days for the past few months which doesn't seem that intense. But I'm exhausted and useless for the rest of the day once I've done that.

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DEN0MINAT0R t1_iu8xjop wrote

Hmm, yeah in that case you’re probably best off talking to a fitness or health professional, who can give more personalized guidance. Sorry my unsolicited internet advice wasn’t helpful.

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calgil t1_iu9a47l wrote

Have you tried indoor rock climbing? It's a great work out and really fun

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cinnerz t1_iu9gbgo wrote

That doesn't seem like a good match for me - I don't have much upper body strength and I hate heights. I know people who like to rock climb but I never saw the appeal tbh.

I'm struggling to walk on a regular basis, harder workouts seem like they would be worse.

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