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I think there is another explanation being overlooked… exercise is often social in nature - basketball games, yoga classes, lifting with a buddy, etc. It seems
by crims0n 5y ago
I think there is another explanation being overlooked… exercise is often social in nature - basketball games, yoga classes, lifting with a buddy, etc. It seems only natural this would extend to going out for food and drinks afterwards. Anecdotal, but this was definitely the case when I was regularly going to the gym.
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- sokoloff 5y agoIn addition, I’d expect that problem drinking (the drinking and the underlying cause) would have a depressing effect on the likelihood to participate in recreational sports activities. In that way, it might be selecting against problem drinkers.
- poontang1 5y agoNot sure what the norm is, but for me exercise is a totally solitary activity. I live in the middle of nowhere and run every day the weather permits. I do long hikes on weekends when I don't work.
- lancesells 5y agoSame here except I live in a city with millions. I run at night on quiet streets.
- RussianCow 5y agoI'd be curious what percentage of people who regularly exercise do it socially. I always viewed it as a solo activity and would have previously disagreed with you, but my partner started going to the gym with her friends a few years ago, and since then I have noticed this a lot more with others.