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I know that many of you already know this, but I’m really amazed at how much of a difference it makes towards my mental health to get my heart rate above 130 for 20 minutes within an hour of waking up. Every time I do that I always feel so much better than I would anticipate I would.

It’s a strange illusion to feel in a funk and then to simply extricate oneself from it by a brisk walk. I somehow always forget that doing that allows for me to feel so much better and be able to take on the day from a place of feeling empowered, rather than being tired and cranky.

I really got to remember these little hack for myself to make my life a bit easier.

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Oshi (推し) 1mo ago

Combine it with some sun in the morning and you’re well on your way to a solid day. Helps visualization as well

Chef Tommy 1mo ago

I’ve been doing a walk with my youngest in the stroller mosts mornings up in the hills above my house. I think it’s beneficial for us both and definitely gets me in a good mood!

Chef Tommy 1mo ago

https://blossom.primal.net/b640f38e8ea521c762ee49fabbc1e16fc87b9b928ba0c8c73e95dc7dc4baadf0.mov

halima 1mo ago

Definitely.

bitcarnicoin 1mo ago

Long, brisk dog walk at dawn straight from bed. Same effect.

Kyle Huber 1mo ago

This is key to a good day and a good life.

Jared_Proof of Heart 1mo ago

I enjoy hearing you Bitcoin OG’s talking about life beyond and outside of Bitcoin!

Toxic Bitcoiner 1mo ago

Ideas appear when walking

Séimí Mac Síomón 1mo ago

A more trustworthy source than Snopes thats for fuxking sure chief.

Ancap Revolt 1mo ago

Any repetitive motion has the same effect. Holding your head still and looking from side to side with your eyes does the exact same thing, at least emotionally. It's a well supported therapy for PTSD. It was based on walking.

Helen Yrmom 1mo ago

So much insight gained on walks. 🎯

TallBrian 1mo ago

My fitness plan:

1- eat real food (99% of the time)

2- walk a minimum of 10k steps a day

3 - lift weights a minimum of 3 times per week. Ideally 6.

4- consistently get good sleep.

5- get sun and grounding whenever possible.

6- avoid drinking more than 1-2 times a month. Never to the point of a hangover the next day.

Jalmoud | جلمود 🇵🇸 1mo ago

Stop 6 completely, and you got a solid plan.

TallBrian 1mo ago

You’re right but as far as vices go, I keep it pretty low key.

Dug 1mo ago

When I had a dog, there was no need for a reminder and even without the walk, he was always about to improve my mood. Just takes a bit more doing without though. Couldn’t agree more about morning exercise.

Ryan Reynolds 1mo ago

Just shovelled my driveway. Agree 100%

Martin 1mo ago

Now try a HIIT sprint workout. Same feeling but 100x.

BlueDuckBTC 1mo ago

I wake up at 4 am to work out for an hour. It fucking sucks waking up and starting, but 30 minutes in you start feeling awesome. After that last rep, you do feel a sense of “the fuck can happen today that’s worse than that?” Lol

Kevin Ravens₿erg ⚡️ ☁️ 1mo ago

That's why I like to take the bicycle to work!

Francis Mars 1mo ago

Exercise is key for a healthy life 💜

ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ ᴏꜰ ᴍʟᴇᴋᴜ 1mo ago

there's no such thing as a "stroll" where i live, it's Edmund and Hillary stuff on madeira. i could really use a treadmill.

but even just sleeping in a dark room with no lights on, and not getting up until sunrise and immediately spending 10 minutes outside, just the light on your eyes, and don't consume any caffeine until then. caffeine disrupts that triggering so you need the light first.

ah yeah i have a pull-up bar i'm going to assemble and set up shortly. would be fun to hang upside down and let my back straighten out and get sunlight, then do some situps and pullups.

i'm not sure it has to be cardio. resistance exercise also will get your blood pumping but you don't have to go anywhere. which would suit my situation better, in this early stage recovering my energy levels after too long drinking and sitting too long at computers.