What kind of sport/exercise do you do?

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The discussion revolves around various sports and exercises that participants engage in, particularly as the weather improves with the arrival of spring. Participants share their personal preferences, experiences, and challenges related to different physical activities, including running, yoga, swimming, cycling, and team sports like soccer.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants enjoy yoga and swimming, finding them relaxing rather than strenuous.
  • Others express a preference for running outdoors over treadmills, with some noting the challenges posed by seasonal weather.
  • Several participants share a love for hiking, biking, and rollerblading, with aspirations to learn new skills like skateboarding.
  • Martial arts and soccer are mentioned as past or current activities, with some participants discussing the frequency of their soccer games.
  • Concerns about physical fitness and body image are raised, with humorous remarks about being "in shape."
  • Walking is highlighted as a common and beneficial form of exercise, with references to its health benefits.
  • Some participants joke about their experiences with exercise, including humorous anecdotes about past teachers and the challenges of running.
  • There are mentions of strength training, including strongman exercises and weightlifting, with personal anecdotes about injuries and physical limitations.
  • One participant shares a story about attempting to run a marathon, emphasizing the mental and physical aspects of endurance.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a variety of preferences and experiences regarding sports and exercise, with no clear consensus on which activities are superior or more enjoyable. The discussion includes both agreement on the benefits of certain exercises and differing opinions on the enjoyment of activities like running and soccer.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about their fitness levels and the time constraints they face, which may affect their ability to engage in regular exercise. Additionally, there are references to personal limitations and preferences that shape their exercise choices.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be of interest to individuals looking for diverse perspectives on exercise options, those seeking motivation to engage in physical activity, or anyone interested in the social aspects of sports and fitness.

  • #31
Sophia said:
That must have been tough! How far did you run?
Not really, it has been worse at other occasions. It wasn't very far. Just 10 kilometers (a little more than 6 miles).

That is really nothing. The thing here was that I ran them with a little more than 20lb(9kg) garment over me and there were lots of slopes across the road. Plus I wasn't jogging, I was running as in running.

I know it's not a lot, but to me it was a lot given the circumstances of the extra garment load and the terrain. It destroyed me, so I fell asleep without realizing it. :confused:
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Haha! I don't get sleepy after running--makes me more awake, actually, (of course, after lying down for some minutes on the grass to minimize the head throbbing). I just love to eat stuff like tangerines and strawberry lemonade afterwards, then all is well :wink::wink:
Yummy. :smile:
 
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  • #32
Psinter said:
10 kilometers
:))
 
  • #33
Psinter said:
Not really, it has been worse at other occasions. It wasn't very far. Just 10 kilometers (a little more than 6 miles).

That is really nothing. The thing here was that I ran them with a little more than 20lb(9kg) garment over me and there were lots of slopes across the road. Plus I wasn't jogging, I was running as in running.

I know it's not a lot, but to me it was a lot given the circumstances of the extra garment load and the terrain.

That's a lot! You're my hero. Why did you do that?
 
  • #34
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Sophia said:
That's a lot! You're my hero. Why did you do that?
I really don't want to sound like Forrest Gump, but my answer to that question is: I don't know. :DD I just wanted to run. :confused: Maybe to test my limits? :confused:
ProfuselyQuarky said:
:))
It's not really that much (for me yes with the load, but for other people that's nothing). Athletes do a whole lot more distance without breaking a sweat. I get amazed with them. :smile:
 
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  • #35
Psinter said:
The thing here was that I ran them with a little more than 20lb(9kg) garment over me and there were lots of slopes across the road.

9kg is a very heavy load. During my firefighter training period we had to run and do exercises with a full compressed air tank which ranged in weight from ~8 to max 18 kg depending on whether it was carbon or steel. Running with weights is hell and probably not so good for the joints to be honest. Still, kudos.
 
  • #36
TheBlackAdder said:
9kg is a very heavy load. During my firefighter training period we had to run and do exercises with a full compressed air tank which ranged in weight from ~8 to max 18 kg depending on whether it was carbon or steel. Running with weights is hell and probably not so good for the joints to be honest. Still, kudos.
:)) Wow, that's a lot of weight. 18kg?! I don't think I can move normally with that. :confused:
 
  • #37
Everyone could, the trick is letting the cylinder rest on your hips and not your shoulders. If your tank starts hanging from your shoulders you won't have a good time.
 
  • #38
Currently I'm running 14-18 miles a week anywhere from a 6-8 mile/hour pace. I do weightlifting 5-6 times a week in 1 hour sessions. The weightlifting includes bodybuilding, power lifting(new to me, but it was a 55 year old man that taught me with the correct form it's quite safe), CrossFit, and all things hardcore cardio.
 
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  • #39
czelaya said:
Currently I'm running 14-18 miles a week anywhere from a 6-8 mile/hour pace. I do weightlifting 5-6 times a week in 1 hour sessions. The weightlifting includes bodybuilding, power lifting(new to me, but it was a 55 year old man that taught me with the correct form it's quite safe), CrossFit, and all things hardcore cardio.
That's something! :))
 
  • #40
I get out onto the judo mat once a week or so and try to keep up with the competitive kids. If you're not familiar with it, judo is like yoga... that you do to the other guy.:biggrin:

I've been running more lately too currently doing about 14 km with hills at a sub 6:00 min/km pace - which is huge for me. I've never been much of a runner, but my wife is.

I also fit in two strength-focussed workouts per week, either pure weights or P90X3.
 
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