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I just don't believe the core claim here. If it were the case that we had evolved a deep aversion to exertion, why would there be sports at all? How would such

by Imnimo 2y ago

I just don't believe the core claim here. If it were the case that we had evolved a deep aversion to exertion, why would there be sports at all? How would such a thing have ever developed? >It’s to rediscover the joy of movement and feel the urge go wheeeeee more often. You're telling me to "rediscover" something you just told me I have a fundamental natural aversion to?

mmmBacon 2y ago
The natural world wants to be in the lowest energy state possible. Biological systems are especially good at energy minimization. It’s not surprising that the natural inclination for humans is to be at rest.
- emptysongglass 2y ago
  Maybe, but it feels good to move the body. Too much rest and I guarantee anyone will feel like garbage. The body also starts to tell you, with chronic pain and tightness and lower energy that your total lack of fitness makes you feel terrible. Some people exist in this state for so long they don't even know there's an alternative. We have a body. It feels great to push it and use it to lift heavy stuff. Try it out, but don't go overboard at first. That's where most people go wrong, especially when they've energy-minimized themselves to a state approaching a dried prune.
- danielmarkbruce 2y ago
  The natural world doesn't want anything. The natural inclination for humans isn't to be at rest. All evidence suggests people have played games like chase/wrestling/throwing things since there were people, and animals we most likely came from play games too. The piece is garbage. Pure and simple.
  - ANewFormation 2y ago
    There's also the endorphins that start firing when exercising or the general sense of euphoria that lssts for hours afterwards. These are evolutionary mechanisms that directly motivate strenuous exercise. This is definitely one of the most absurd articles I've read, but only because I think the author convinced himself that it was a reasonable take, rather than the more typical trolling for clicks. 100% cognitive dissonance.
- musicale 2y ago
  Play and movement are nearly universal in the animal kingdom. I wouldn't expect humans to be any different.
safety1st 2y ago
I feel the article is too low quality to be here, so I flagged it. Where is the evidence? They are essentially putting forward an unsupported theory that you can or should replace exercise with things like "shuffling around your house" and "dancing like no one's watching." This is stupid. We all have better things to do than read or talk about this empty content. Like go to the gym.

by Imnimo 2y ago

mmmBacon 2y ago

The natural world wants to be in the lowest energy state possible. Biological systems are especially good at energy minimization. It’s not surprising that the natural inclination for humans is to be at rest.

emptysongglass 2y ago
Maybe, but it feels good to move the body. Too much rest and I guarantee anyone will feel like garbage. The body also starts to tell you, with chronic pain and tightness and lower energy that your total lack of fitness makes you feel terrible. Some people exist in this state for so long they don't even know there's an alternative. We have a body. It feels great to push it and use it to lift heavy stuff. Try it out, but don't go overboard at first. That's where most people go wrong, especially when they've energy-minimized themselves to a state approaching a dried prune.
danielmarkbruce 2y ago
The natural world doesn't want anything. The natural inclination for humans isn't to be at rest. All evidence suggests people have played games like chase/wrestling/throwing things since there were people, and animals we most likely came from play games too. The piece is garbage. Pure and simple.
- ANewFormation 2y ago
  There's also the endorphins that start firing when exercising or the general sense of euphoria that lssts for hours afterwards. These are evolutionary mechanisms that directly motivate strenuous exercise. This is definitely one of the most absurd articles I've read, but only because I think the author convinced himself that it was a reasonable take, rather than the more typical trolling for clicks. 100% cognitive dissonance.
musicale 2y ago
Play and movement are nearly universal in the animal kingdom. I wouldn't expect humans to be any different.

safety1st 2y ago

I feel the article is too low quality to be here, so I flagged it. Where is the evidence? They are essentially putting forward an unsupported theory that you can or should replace exercise with things like "shuffling around your house" and "dancing like no one's watching." This is stupid. We all have better things to do than read or talk about this empty content. Like go to the gym.