4 ms·

Edit: reasonable question gets downvoted. Your question was kind of emotionally charged, and it sounded like you were getting upset, which is what probably set

Edit: reasonable question gets downvoted. Your question was kind of emotionally charged, and it sounded like you were getting upset, which is what probably set off the downvotes. if the tradeoff for ultra-longevity is a shitty life of being obsessively active I think I'll pick a shorter life. Being active doesn't have to suck. Sports are fun, man.

brianwillis 13y ago
Sports are fun, man. No, winning is fun.
- nmodu 13y ago
  Ah, spoken like a true loser
- sliverstorm 13y ago
  Winning is fun, but just playing sports is too, and I participate in plenty of sports that are not competitive, or competitive sports organized in a noncompetitive fashion (for example, constantly rotating or re-balancing teams)
leobelle 13y ago
They've never been fun for me. Social anxiety mixed with general incompetence and physical pain. Yeah lot's of fun.
- dsuth 13y ago
  So. There are sports which don't require competing with other people in any real sense - take a look at rock climbing, hiking, riding bikes, SCUBA diving, tai chi, yoga, dancing etc etc. Some of these can be solitary if you don't like big groups. On the physical pain side of things - that's just the hump you have to get over, and I agree it sucks. Once your body is trained to do a basic minimum of exercise, the endorphins outweigh the painful aspects, and it feels good man. Like, really good. To your original question, I suspect 20min a day walking is a bit low, both in terms of your overall exercise per week, and intensity. Intensity counts for a lot in fitness, IMO it's worth pushing it a couple of days a week, go for a run or something. Or join a club that does some kind of fun exercise.
  - dwaltrip 13y ago
    Strong vote for rock climbing (to grandparent). It's an engaging puzzle that gives you a full body workout! And can be done by yourself or with a group. Check for a gym nearby.

brianwillis 13y ago

Sports are fun, man. No, winning is fun.

nmodu 13y ago
Ah, spoken like a true loser
sliverstorm 13y ago
Winning is fun, but just playing sports is too, and I participate in plenty of sports that are not competitive, or competitive sports organized in a noncompetitive fashion (for example, constantly rotating or re-balancing teams)

leobelle 13y ago

They've never been fun for me. Social anxiety mixed with general incompetence and physical pain. Yeah lot's of fun.

dsuth 13y ago
So. There are sports which don't require competing with other people in any real sense - take a look at rock climbing, hiking, riding bikes, SCUBA diving, tai chi, yoga, dancing etc etc. Some of these can be solitary if you don't like big groups. On the physical pain side of things - that's just the hump you have to get over, and I agree it sucks. Once your body is trained to do a basic minimum of exercise, the endorphins outweigh the painful aspects, and it feels good man. Like, really good. To your original question, I suspect 20min a day walking is a bit low, both in terms of your overall exercise per week, and intensity. Intensity counts for a lot in fitness, IMO it's worth pushing it a couple of days a week, go for a run or something. Or join a club that does some kind of fun exercise.
- dwaltrip 13y ago
  Strong vote for rock climbing (to grandparent). It's an engaging puzzle that gives you a full body workout! And can be done by yourself or with a group. Check for a gym nearby.