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submitted 1 year ago by Marighost@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

I need to get out of my desk chair more, but lately I've been trying to walk my neighborhood since the weather's nice. What kinds of things do you do to stay active? I'd love some suggestions for good stretches and simple/effective exercises. Thanks!

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[-] RBWells@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I ride an electric bike instead of driving, gentle exercise but I'm sure it makes a difference. Pokemon go walks, yoga 4x a week at a group class, weightlifting less than once a week. Yardwork too, hauling things around. I got running shoes but have not deployed them yet, I'd like to run once a week only. I do move around a lot. I read somewhere that if you wanted to be fit after you are 50 you really need to exercise 3 hours a day, and it seems true. Not like lifting for 3 hours every day but if I was retired I'd do cardio every morning, lifting every noon, yoga every evening except one day totally off everything each week.

Also, keep a glass of water at your desk. Get up to fill it, drink, get up to pee, repeat. So that you aren't sitting for too long.

[-] BitsAndBites@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Treadmill desk

[-] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

During lunch at work, I find I usually eat pretty quick and under the required amount of time for my break so after, I just start running. It gives a nice break from staring at the screen and keeps me healthier.

[-] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

A rebounder/indoor trampoline is fun and easy to use for a few minutes and then go back to what you were doing.

[-] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I have an active job. I still need to add some sort of exercise to my routine.

[-] P1nkman@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I got a puppy. I've spent about 30 minutes on my computer since December. But I did also get a Steam Deck.

I walk a lot. Around 4 millions steps a year.

[-] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I have a big dog and no yard. Getting out and moving is kind of self-enforcing that way.

[-] kubok@fedia.io 1 points 1 year ago

I run about 30 kms a week and I happen to live near my office, so I go there by bike. Walking is good. I do that almost daily after dinner. If I am tired after work, I make a point of taking long walks. I will still be tired, but the exhaustion will be physical rather than mental.

[-] TokenEffort@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

Gym, amazon warehouse, commuting by bike/scooter

Honestly decide on a goal and work towards it.

[-] tauren@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I bought a treadmill so that I could run even when the weather is terrible outside. That's a game-changer.

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[-] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

Sounds more like being passive, not active

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