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For those of us who loathe excercise for the sake of excercise, may I suggest metalworking? You get the distraction of a project / learning to make cool things

For those of us who loathe excercise for the sake of excercise, may I suggest metalworking? You get the distraction of a project / learning to make cool things and it's a surprisingly physical process to inflict your will on such dense objects.

gameswithgo 8y ago
some other fun alternatives: mountain biking is amazing and there may bw great places to do it in your town that you arent aware of yet. no cars to run you over and modern bikes let you go anywhere in comfort. rock climbing in an indoor gym is safe and low impact and programmers often enjoy the mental aspect of it. it incentivizes you strongly to keep weight down as well.
- g45y45 8y ago
  climbing walls or being stuck in the wilderness with a bike don't sound like fun at all. pointless. I don't think your suggestion is helpful for people that have depression. The metal working suggestion from parent is far more helpful, as you are actually making something.
  - maccam94 8y ago
    Rock climbing is like solving a puzzle with your body. You can't just go straight up. You have to analyze all of the differently shaped holds and walls and figure out how to position your body to maximize your grip while minimizing the amount of energy you need to expend. There's also a difficulty rating system, so you feel rewarded when you manage to finish a new level. But if you're not motivated by leveling or puzzle solving, it's probably not for you.
    - g45y45 8y ago
      I'm motivated by solving real problems, not artificial climbing wall problems, sorry.
davemp 8y ago
I usually recommend Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to people who have trouble finding enjoyment in/motivation to exercise. * There's a point--learning how to use your body/leverage. * It's social. There will be fellows to motivate you to train consistently. You might even make a few friends. * There's progression. Whether belts, tournaments, or just being about to beat your training partners improvement is pretty noticeable. A gym membership is ~$100-200/mo. There are bad gyms. Make sure not to commit too early and try others if you don't like the environment.

gameswithgo 8y ago

some other fun alternatives: mountain biking is amazing and there may bw great places to do it in your town that you arent aware of yet. no cars to run you over and modern bikes let you go anywhere in comfort. rock climbing in an indoor gym is safe and low impact and programmers often enjoy the mental aspect of it. it incentivizes you strongly to keep weight down as well.

g45y45 8y ago
climbing walls or being stuck in the wilderness with a bike don't sound like fun at all. pointless. I don't think your suggestion is helpful for people that have depression. The metal working suggestion from parent is far more helpful, as you are actually making something.
- maccam94 8y ago
  Rock climbing is like solving a puzzle with your body. You can't just go straight up. You have to analyze all of the differently shaped holds and walls and figure out how to position your body to maximize your grip while minimizing the amount of energy you need to expend. There's also a difficulty rating system, so you feel rewarded when you manage to finish a new level. But if you're not motivated by leveling or puzzle solving, it's probably not for you.
  - g45y45 8y ago
    I'm motivated by solving real problems, not artificial climbing wall problems, sorry.

davemp 8y ago

I usually recommend Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to people who have trouble finding enjoyment in/motivation to exercise. * There's a point--learning how to use your body/leverage. * It's social. There will be fellows to motivate you to train consistently. You might even make a few friends. * There's progression. Whether belts, tournaments, or just being about to beat your training partners improvement is pretty noticeable. A gym membership is ~$100-200/mo. There are bad gyms. Make sure not to commit too early and try others if you don't like the environment.