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Narf234 t1_iu4jo99 wrote

15 minutes?!

I’m not trying to put anyone down but what does a person’s average day look like when they haven’t put in 15 minutes of exercise PER WEEK?

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PoisoNFacecamO t1_iu4t7vs wrote

My worst week in the last 5 years I still did 60min of moderate cardio (usually 45-75min workout cardio, yoga, weights 4 to 6x a week),

the 10 years I spent morbidly obese (350-400ish) previous to that I could honestly say I rarely got 15 minutes a week of anything that would be considered exercise.

It's really difficult to break the habit and start putting in the work, especially if you're overweight.

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Narf234 t1_iu4zlnk wrote

Is it a mobility problem or a motivation issue?

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PoisoNFacecamO t1_iu55hze wrote

For me personally it was both, bad ankles from just being so heavy, bad cardio from lack of activity, often times thinking distortions combined with food addiction.

motivation is hard when you can barely breath. Starting really small and focused is key, build confidence in your movements and know your limits. A lighter workout is better than getting hurt.

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Narf234 t1_iu55mv3 wrote

Interesting, thanks for the perspective

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MRSN4P t1_iuc6eex wrote

I have seen a number of friends struggling with weight, and one found great success in getting into water such as a pool to start exercising- the buoyancy of water can significantly reduce the stress on ankles and knees.

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cinnerz t1_iu68muz wrote

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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geeves_007 t1_iu62wzh wrote

Yes it is shocking they are able to find people that exercise less than that. Like.... Are you still alive at that point?

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