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Getting something like a Fitbit or even an Apple watch does wonders. Exercise isn't always in a gym. I have about a 1/2 acre of grass to mow. Still use a push mower (not even self propelled, b/c i'm cheap). I average (in the summers at least) about 600+ minutes a week of "active behavior" according to Fitbit (heart rate over 100 with some bonuses for going over 130 or something). I hike a ton, so I get about 55-60 miles a week of walking in with probably 1/2 of that being at a good pace.Surprising study says exercise time recommendations were way off
The oft-quoted 150 minutes-per-week recommendation for weekly exercise to maximize health may be off — by half
Same. Doesn't get it. Doesn't want to do it. Kid doesn't mind going from time to time though which is cool.
Ever hear of rucking? I've never done it but heard it is good exercise.
I see a ton of guys doing it. Many are prepping for longer hikes (App trail, etc.).
Both my wife and I love hiking and used to do it a lot on vacation but I had back/leg problems early last year and it limits me now. I hate that so much because I enjoyed it and I know that I am limiting my wife now. ☹️ I can still do pretty good if the terrain is not too rough but I get on really unlevel terrain I struggle. I still try to get out and walk a couple miles every day in our neighborhood.
I have a story on that. We went to Hocking Hills in Ohio (recommend) during the whole COVID scene. We ended up hiking 8 miles that day with a 5 year old. A good portion of the last 2 were with him on my back. I can confirm that "rucking" makes those trails a heck of a lot more of a work out.
Yeah, hiking in Central Indiana can be a bit, um, flat. There are some nice areas that you might not think of. Holiday Park on the northside of Indy isn't too bad. Along the White River can be fun if the water's down.
We really enjoyed the Hocking Hills area. We did 3 full days of hiking. Beautiful place.
Yeah Holiday Park is something we have done. You can go to Mounds Park? Up in Anderson and that is not too bad a drive from where I am at.
Lol. 10 lbs.
Dang, you gained all that weight back?
I carry my 20+ lb kid on my back now. Did our longest and steepest hike of 6 miles a week ago. Definitely feel it on the incline.
Don't you (technically) do both each time?
Gotta start somewhere.
Surprising study says exercise time recommendations were way off
The oft-quoted 150 minutes-per-week recommendation for weekly exercise to maximize health may be off — by half
Oh I know that a soldier carries more weight, but you are on a forum that skews quite a bit older than the average infantryman.The Overloaded Soldier: Why U.S. Infantry Now Carry More Weight Than Ever
Technology was supposed to be the solution. Instead, it added to the problem.www.popularmechanics.com
Of course. I just don’t think one can call it rucking if it’s not at least 35lbs. A human skeletal frame can easily carry that amount with very little training.
So 600 minutes of exercise add in surveys show we are at least an hour short of sleep per night, Americans have to find 17 more hours per week on top of their over scheduled lives. But explains some of our issues.Surprising study says exercise time recommendations were way off
The oft-quoted 150 minutes-per-week recommendation for weekly exercise to maximize health may be off — by half
