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by generalenvelope 3y ago
> One of the things that amazes me about Tokyo is how many cars there are. For being the best public transportation system in the world.. people still have cars. To the point of installing parking lifts in their (tiny) homes! Tokyo has a
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by generalenvelope 4y ago
> (don't do the deadlifts, not worth the risk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWizDhYjGsc ) I'd like to push back on this. Oberst's evidence for this claim is entirely anecdotal, and I don't think it&#
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by generalenvelope 4y ago
Dr. Feigenbaum at Barbell Medicine did a pretty comprehensive overview of how to exercise at home (bodyweight exercises). This includes an example template, explanations for RPE and exercise selection, dosing, progression, etc. all based on
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by generalenvelope 4y ago
The main criticism I can think of is that with pushup/pullup you're constrained by body weight (unless using a machine to assist, I'm not sure if those exist for pushups). Pullups are thus relatively fatiguing compared to a l
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by generalenvelope 4y ago
Hell yeah. Austin Baraki's "Aches and Pains" article is great, as well as the YT video "4 step for managing pain in the gym". I've had many similar back pain experiences to yours. Bio-Psycho-Social model for th
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by generalenvelope 4y ago
Emphasis on listen to your body. Plugging because I'm such a big fan, Barbell Medicine has changed my life in terms of understanding training/injury risk based on actual evidence. If you haven't tried it, highly recommend RPE
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by generalenvelope 4y ago
I think people don't realize just how bad car dependence is for their own communities. notjustbikes has many good videos on the topic, such as: Suburbia is Subsidized: Here's the Math: https://www.youtube.com/watch
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by generalenvelope 4y ago
Piggybacking to plug notjustbikes on youtube who does a nice job of outlining why the US's obsession with cars and single-family-zoned housing areas has dug us into the value system you're describing. That is not to say that worki
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
I agree with everything you said. I don't agree with the "real exercise" mantra for the reasons you've stated (creating unnecessary barriers and stigma). I was probably reading into the details too much. Mainly I want pe
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
> Why go harder? Because there's a dose dependent relationship between aerobic activity and positive health outcomes - the more you do, the more you get - and aerobics that are more intense than walking provide more "bang for b
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
I agree with you - that was the "common pathway" comment. I am interested in the complicated part, which is why that delta exists, and how to actually do something about it. You implied in another comment that following a diet i
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
Somewhat nit-picky, but I would push back against the simplicity of a few things you described. Overweight/obesity is influenced by numerous factors - exercise being one of them. In general, exercise has been shown to be a far less eff
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
It might be: 80-90% of Americans don't meet the minimum physical activity guidelines as outlined here: https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Acti... There are enormous health benef
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
This is a gross oversimplification of the numerous biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to overweight/obesity. Yes, the common pathway is energy imbalance, but the implication that "fixing" that is in
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
I'm not sure what you're trying to imply by the last statement. "Designed" is a pretty loose term here. Running, cycling, swimming, lifting, and walking are all safe activities. The human body is extremely adaptable, and
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
I think there's value in game-ifying activity (makes it more fun). Also consider that this is a blanket recommendation considering ~80-90% of Americans don't meet leisure activity guidelines. I agree that the time should also be
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
I don't think there's anything uniquely beneficial about walking in comparison to other types of aerobic activity (running, biking, playing a sport) - though it may be more accessible/enjoyable which is important when conside
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
I'm trying to differentiate between "this is how the mechanism works" and "this mechanism creates effect in humans" - the latter you implied by saying the walk in the park is likely related. I do not have even a bas
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
Correct me if I'm wrong, this is a mechanistic study and the "likely related" claim is yours - I think there's a lot of evidence on exercise as it relates to mood regulation though.
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
Cambridge has some really good bike infrastructure
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
It wasn't my goal to argue nomenclature, but a disease is: "a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not s
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
Obesity is a complicated disease that manifests through a variety of biological, behavioral, and environmental factors. These factors differ widely between individuals. I think there are mandates that could help make the disease less preval
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
preface with: I am not against trainers. I think they can be very valuable for the reasons you mentioned - encouragement, "managing" the technicalities, instructing your technique/nutrition. With that said, I would recommend
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
Absolutely the best content I've found. So many free resources. In addition, their youtube channel is a great place to start.
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
This is a concise video on the topic: "Is training to failure a good idea?" https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6OwaUlX4Qic for context, RPE = rate of perceived exertion, on a scale of 1-10. RPE 10 being "I can&#x2
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
Please see: https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/forums/training-q-a-with-d... This idea is not founded in science. However, as Dr. Baraki outlines - dosage is very relevant regarding pain and injury
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
If you are interested in training, and especially if you experience pain while doing it, I cannot recommend Barbell Medicine enough. Specifically: "4 Steps For Managing Pain in the Gym" https://www.youtube.com/watc
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
I've injured (ie: resulted in reduced physical performance) my back numerous times lifting weights. The first couple times it scared the life out of me, and I suffered in moderate to severe pain for a week or two, unable to put my shoe
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
I highly recommend Barbell Medicine's content. Their youtube channel has tons of videos with science backed information for training and dealing with pain, specifically back pain. Austin Baraki is an advocate for the biopsychosocial mo
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by generalenvelope 5y ago
You should check out this article: https://startingstrength.com/article/aches-and-pains many conventional methods of treatment don't have the efficacy you might expect. As an aside - strength training when combine

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