I just did 20 minutes of vigorous aerobic exercise per day for 8 weeks.

It was pretty good, I guess. My fitness is much improved. 150 minutes per week is what all the public health information websites recommend that everyone should get, so according to them I’m almost doing the bare minimum for the first time in my life. I’m pretty old, so it took some time for it to start having an effect. It feels like it will probably take another 8 weeks before my body actually starts getting used to it and stops getting stronger so quickly as it still is doing for now.

  • miseducator@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    I’m a bit on the older side and started lifting a couple years back. It’s pretty remarkable how the body adapts to strenuous activity after a couple months. It continues to keep getting easier the more you stick to it. Keep pushing yourself harder! It’s worth it imo!

  • puppinstuff@lemmy.caEnglish
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    1 month ago

    Happy for you, Dull Man. At around the 12 week mark most people lock in the habit. Congrats on working on your fitness!

  • turtlesareneat@piefed.caEnglish
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    1 month ago

    I do a powerwalk with my dog once a day, 1/2 hour at least.

    I didn’t really realize it was doing me good until I went on a hike with a friend.

    1/4 way up the mountain, he was throwing up beside the trail, had to turn back.

    My heart rate never went above 100, I was barely sweating.

    Good habits build a good body.

  • watson@sopuli.xyz
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    1 month ago

    I wish I had the willpower to do this. I’ve tried multiple times but I get so bored working out that I never stick with it.

    • tomkatt@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Try Dance Dance Revolution. I’ve been weightlifting for years but hate cardio. DDR got me moving and sticking with it because it’s fun and gamified via scoring.

      ITGMania for the app and Stepmania Online or Zenius-I-vanisher for song packs.

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      Edit - ITGMania is an In The Groove oriented application. There’s also Outfox which is available on Steam.

      I use ITGMania with XX Starlight theme which switches it to a DDR Max/Supernova style and scoring.

      If you’re new to DDR none of this will matter to you, but figured I’d add it just in case, especially since IIRC In The Groove may have tighter frame timing for steps, I forget. 🤷