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This is the thing that keeps me from going to the gym.

Not a real Socrates quote

But without HGH and steroids. People keep forgetting that part.

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These are Indian bodybuilders from the early 20th century. You can go a long way without using drugs.

I mean... For some people (myself included) achieving peak fitness IS a real need that we want to fulfill in our lifetimes. Just the same as any other bucket list item.

But then again, we really don't NEED to become as buff as the warriors of old... Like just general strength to handle your life is all you need, everything else is really just picking up metal and putting it back down.

Body image is a big thing for a lot of people as well i imagine

That dedicated their whole life to simply fitness. For most people, that simply isn't feasible considering our goals.

Wasn’t he gay?

Toxic masculinity much

My friend is in a wheel chair and mostly unable to use his body.

He contributed to medical technology that saved the lives of hundreds thousands of children

He mentors and coaches at risk youth in his communit.

He visits homeless, and teaches.

He codes amazingly and makes more than most people here.

I've got another buddy whose a gym bro, we ain't friends no more because he sexuslly assaulted one of our female friends.

Getting jacked and looking good doesn't automatically make you anything.

How is encouraging people to be fit toxic masculinity

If that works for you

Body shaming much

>Not a real Socrates quote

• Socrates (469 - 399)

You’re fat and insecure aren’t you ?

Needed to see this. Thank you

Uhhh. What if you don't like exercise bc it's incredibly boring?

I just go to look hot and attract boys

And? Gays are probably more fit than straight men on average due to more emphasis on visual attractiveness

That’s my point. In my view he was biased and wanted some sweet eye candy.

you absolutely have the right to not go to the gym

then do something fun while you exercise

I don't really watch TV and when I listen to music I daydream, which makes me lose focus on exercising . Plus, tbh, I just don't enjoy it. It's alright as a group activity (I never really minded gym class), but solo is pretty bleh.

Edit: that sounds more belligerent than I intended. It is good advice for most people.

At least I'm not fatphobic

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I don't think its really saying that. I take it as being the best YOU that you can be. We are all different. and that's a very good thing. Your friend for instance that's in a wheel chair. What he did to contribute to medical technology is exactly what the quote says. He has seen the beauty and strength of what HIS body is capable of. That's really inspiring tbh.

You might enjoy something like climbing or yoga or some other engaging social sport/activity. You recognize your preference for group activity, so why not pursue it?

Fat people can be strong and healthy too, just not if they never exercise

I do think I'd enjoy climbing. The issue is mostly monetary with that. I live in an area where all of that is behind a pay wall I can't afford. Beyond that, i have two friends. (I don't mean this in a bad way. I prefer a small social circle.) One of whom is- not really my place to say, but her priority is on things other than physical health. The other lives farther away and is more focused on his and his fiance's life (understandably).

Edit: I mean, at the end of the day, my "problem" is the same as many others'. It's not something I want to do, so I'm not inclined to find a reason or way to do it. I prefer reading, writing, and rpg games. Exercising annoys me because it cuts into my time to do those things.

Well if you want to feel validated in your choice to shy away from exercise, about an hour after writing my original post I injured myself climbing. I’ll be out for a few weeks with this one. Too bad the fun stuff has an element of danger, and prohibitive cost of entry, like you said.

Thankfully you can get most exercise benefits by being lightly active (walking, calisthenics) as long as you do a little every day. I hope you at least try that. Gradually losing bone density, strength, and mobility as you age = pain. Pain will get in the way of the things you enjoy too. Just my 2 cents.

Lol that's the best call-out I've ever read. I hope you get better soon!

Lmao thanks