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Do you guys have any recommendations for physical exercise?

Victor Krumph

Victor Krumph

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Hello,

I've had a good workout routine where I was going to martial arts (Muay Thai) and some yoga. My training partner is injured and going there is very socially draining as it is very much like dancing in front of people in a very physically draining way. It's exhausting even though I love socializing and showing off especially without someone I'm comfortable with. Now when I don't get sufficient physical exercise my brain and body gets too much energy to focus on things like writing, other hobbies, and even work. Is there any other exercises that I can do in the meantime to help get me that balance? There are gyms, a college with sports and the like, parks, etc. What do you suggests? Any help is appreciated.
 
When I was around your age I was very fit but I could never make myself go to a club or a gym on a regular basis. Having a physical job helped and I used to ride a bicycle to work where ever it was practical. The bike is a good way to keep fit.

Now I'm older it's a bit different. For a while I was going to my local park early every morning, they have sets of exercise bars set up for that purpose, then I'd come home and use some dumbbells to give myself a bit of a workout.

That all fell in a hole last year though, a doctor tricked me in to taking some antidpressants that sent me in to a spiral of deep depression. I'm recovering enough now that I'll probably start working out again soon. I need to, it's been over a year since I've been able to see my own private parts.
 
Do you like group things or individual things?

For group sports, many colleges have intramural sports that are open to everyone - students, faculty, staff, and the general public. It can be a nice way to try out something new.

For individual sports, cycling, running and walking are the classics. Try visiting different places. Going on foot often leads one to notice things (like different architechural styles) a lot more than you would in a vehicle. You could even try to make it pay off by doing freelance deliveries (e.g. food delivery apps) on foot / cycling.
 
VictorR said:
Do you like group things or individual things?

For group sports, many colleges have intramural sports that are open to everyone - students, faculty, staff, and the general public. It can be a nice way to try out something new.

For individual sports, cycling, running and walking are the classics. Try visiting different places. Going on foot often leads one to notice things (like different architechural styles) a lot more than you would in a vehicle. You could even try to make it pay off by doing freelance deliveries (e.g. food delivery apps) on foot / cycling.
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I like a mix of both personally. I didn't know they had intramural sports in college thank you.
 
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When I was around your age I was very fit but I could never make myself go to a club or a gym on a regular basis. Having a physical job helped and I used to ride a bicycle to work where ever it was practical. The bike is a good way to keep fit.

Now I'm older it's a bit different. For a while I was going to my local park early every morning, they have sets of exercise bars set up for that purpose, then I'd come home and use some dumbbells to give myself a bit of a workout.

That all fell in a hole last year though, a doctor tricked me in to taking some antidpressants that sent me in to a spiral of deep depression. I'm recovering enough now that I'll probably start working out again soon. I need to, it's been over a year since I've been able to see my own private parts.
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Thanks, I have a bicycle that I've been procrastinating on repairing. I think I might try biking again and picking a sport at maybe the college.
 
And there are groups that get together and bike like on the weekend. My friend joins rollerblading groups anywhere she moves and seems to like the community feeling. I do solitary things like running at my gym, and doing the machine circuit. It's just enough people to remind me l am a pretend social animal. Right now disc golf and pickle ball are very popular here.

The YMCA has informal groups for basketball. Students can get a sliding scale to join.

Another option, try another martial arts class. You may enjoy the group more.
 
Walk. Walk walk walk walk walk walk walk walk. Walking hard is a good exercise that doesn't involve a lot of joint impact. Walking casually is a good way to work things thru your head. Gets the blood flowing and clears out the rubbish. If you can walk in a beautiful natural setting, so much the better.

Make sure you have comfortable walking shoes.
 
I like lazy workouts because I have no excuses not to do them. Having to leave the house, drive somewhere, and be around others would give me way too many reasons not to do it everyday, but we're all different.

Also I have a whole spiel of lazy workouts in another thread somewhere if anyone needs it
 
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Maybe you could get one of these things:

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When I was younger I was very fit as in long hikes, running, gym workouts.

Health problems changed all that.

Walking with a canoe on your shoulders builds up muscle and endurance. ;)

I also use the trampoline and dance.

We now have a border collie who must get exercise, so that makes me get out and walk.
 
Walking is amazing. Cycling helps but you don't need a "great" bicycle for that--one of those old three-speed British things does all right. I have a '60s Raleigh that I used for regular transportation on New England hills. Fifty pounds of steel bicycle & a long slow hill will get you some exercise. You are doing Muay Thai and yoga. I do not know of anythign quite as good for stretching as that. But I did take up horseback riding and that is the core workout I didn't know existed. Also I get to learn a cool skill. And horses are fun to hang out with generally.

A very active life, small portions of food (eat to live, don't live to eat) and being actually happy are all nice things to do and can replace going to a gymnasium for most folks, I think.
 
Au Naturel said:
Make sure you have comfortable walking shoes.
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Plus, walking is free, other than needing to wear good shoes. I'm a walker, have been for a very long time. I often pick up trash and litter along our rural country road when I walk which is good exercise, too, because it requires bending and squatting.
 
I resumed bicycle use as an adult just for the time savings, but then discovered the benefits of fitness. I try to build exercise into my daily routine. If I'm in a hurry and would have skipped the gym, the bike gives a better workout and burns off the adrenalin. Now I have fewer places to ride, but I do extra snow removal for the neighbours.
 
Walk...as has been said above, with a dog if possible. I have a high energy Husky/Eskimo mix and he's not only good company, but is pretty decent mild resistance training when he's not on a 'working' walk. (Full heel, total focus, and obedience, instead of long line harness. He's a spitz, so he likes to hit his stride and go, so I follow along behind.)
 
Thomas Jefferson said:
Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far... There is no habit you will value so much as that of walking far without fatigue. I would advise you to take your exercise in the afternoon. Not because it is the best time for exercise for certainly it is not: but because it is the best time to spare from your studies; and habit will soon reconcile it to health, and render it nearly as useful as if you gave to that the more precious hours of the day. A little walk of half an hour in the morning when you first rise is adviseable also. It shakes off sleep, and produces other good effects...
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We also have some discussion of walking (including shoes) in @Aspychata's running thread

https://www.autismforums.com/threads/run-inside-run-outside-runners-high.40147/#post-895307
 
I am an active walker, occasional cyclist (ca. 1950 CCM bicycle), I just enjoy the fresh air and the exercise element... I have days off at Christmas and walk every day, the bike is retired until the springtime...
 
Sherlock77 said:
I am an active walker, occasional cyclist (ca. 1950 CCM bicycle), I just enjoy the fresh air and the exercise element... I have days off at Christmas and walk every day, the bike is retired until the springtime...
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This reminds in Finland l biked in winter to the school for piano lessons. Luckily it wasn't too far, and the scenery was so beautiful.
 
This can be a good time to try something new. I want to try kickboxing however my fears of breaking my other ankle scare me off. There are these circuit workouts, however being that close to that many people kinda intensifies the social phobia. Ballet class is great because it's mostly woman. But we do have male ballet dancers who are more worried about their turnout, and less about picking up woman.
 
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