#gym without exercise

[compassionmattersmost]

5: Entering the Gym: Being in the Space Without Pressure

After driving to the gym and sitting in the parking lot, you might begin to feel ready for the next step: entering the gym itself. This can feel like a significant milestone, especially for someone managing Post-Viral ME/CFS. Walking into the gym, even without the intention to exercise, is a way to gently integrate yourself into the environment, allowing your body and mind to become familiar with…

[macabrecabra]

Me: I'm having all these super sleepy issues Doctor: Hmm, you actually are testing high for potential sleepy bish syndrome so here comes all the testing! Me (thinking like an anime protag): Hmm! If there is a high chance I might have this Sleepy Bish Syndrome, I should see if there are things I can do to help mitigate effects and make life changes! All the collective medical knowledge of the world: Lose weight idk lol Me: ...... *Guess I'll die now because haha I can't do the working out if I'm passing out on my feet! 83*

[hiimcanadia]

I'm really glad that I have cultivated the type of friend group online where I can say "hey I gained like 30lbs this year" and my friends will all go "yay" and "yippee." Whenever I bring it up around my mother she's always like "you should start exercising again!" as if the one type of exercise I actually enjoy and am good at (swimming) isn't completely inaccessible to me until I get a job

[salty-stardust-burgerbitch]

Sloppy Burnout Pigsty Domme who wants to get in shape and be strong enough to lift her GF one-handed X Eager Gym Bunny Cheerleader Sub who's helping her GF get as sweaty as possible so she can lap it all up in the locker room after

Such beautiful symbiosis between musksluts and the gym 😊🤤☺️

[coldcrypt]

probs gonna log out of here bc I dont wanna be back thinking its ok to do drugs to suppress appetite or pick up vaping. Haven't vaped in a month, haven't had meth in over 4 months, haven't b/p I think in around the same length of time. Dont wanna get hooked back into hoarding thinspo or haunting mpa and feeling it change my brain. Dont wanna get back to being obsessed with being emaciated just because I've cut down on drink again. Going to rehab probs in a month or two and dont just want to go back to mia behaviours. If I'm gonna cross-addict into something I wanna get fit I think. I wanna be thin maybe if I'm really this stupid I'll just move more into an ortho social media space. Not that that's really more sustainable but at least its socially acceptable right

[artisanalpeanutbutter]

didn't realize how much fat i lost on my hips/waist since starting to work out until I put on a pair of looser pants today that i hadn't worn in a while and they almost fell off

[mornyavie]

I don't think that this post about our society lacking "exercise as play" is wrong per se so I'm making my own, but if you have a public park nearby there is a very strong chance that you can go to one on a weekend afternoon and find a lot of people playing sports for fun and exercise, so I encourage you to look for that kind of opportunity if this resonates with you!

My city has free adult recreation leagues for soccer, cricket, kickball, ultimate frisbee, tag football... etc, and low-cost (like 15$ for a season) leagues for teams that need developed spaces like basketball and tennis.

And that's just the officially organized leagues, not counting people who just do it on their own.

Of course availability and level of formality will vary based on your location, and on how much you enjoy the particular sports on offer, but for some people "exercise as play" is already the norm, it's worth looking into!

[happyhealth-703]

Tone and lean arms excercises at home

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[xluxsolarisx]

got three sealings and a filling today and i'm being so brave about it (eating a bag of grape gummies and listening to patti labelle)

[devilsskettle]

very disappointed in myself for bailing on my fitness class today but i am listening to the signs my body is giving me and it is saying no

[vampyrluver]

Im really frustrated bc i want to get so jacked, nd i was working out the last few months with 0 progress and the more i worked out the more i struggled :( and i KNOWWWWWW its bc of my POTS but like DANGGGG i just wanna get jacked bro what the heck

[gnomeskillet]

The wildest thing about going to the gym and walk/running for half an hour is that once I've had a chance to chill and recover afterwards, I am like.

So full of energy and ready to run some more.

[spock-smokes-weed]

So I’m trying to pick up running, and I just finished my second run and with trying to pick up this hobby it’s really starting to sink in how fucked up middle and high school gym was.

Like I know middle and high school gym is fucked up, but now that I’m finding some enjoyment in running, it really puts into perspective how fucking cruel running the mile was.

Because making a bunch of teenagers run a mile when they’ve had zero training, all while timing them and tell them how gross and unhealthy they.

I remember how much I HATED the mile run because it hurt. It hurt so bad, like my sides and throat would burn the whole time but there was no way to get out of it. Gym class creates such a toxic relationship between children and exercise, that only now at 20 am I starting to break down.

Running used to terrify me but now it’s fun, the biggest reason being is that I can pace myself and give myself my own limits. I’m not having someone timing me and scrutinizing how winded I am or how long I took. It’s seriously fucking twisted what we expect of these kids who are not prepared to run for that much distance. Gym class I think is the biggest reason I believe for so long that some ppl are just “naturally” athletic, and not that everyone can be athletic within their own right. Because we were not taught how to build up strength in any given activity, you were just told to do it and if you couldn’t you were shamed for being unhealthy.

Just such a great way to make kids have a bad relationship with their bodies and exercise.

[whimsysalesman]

my school had pedometers everyone was required to wear, and you had to get over a certain number of steps in order to get a good grade in gym class for the day. These things were pretty fuckin' inaccurate, but at least all we had to do to (hopefully) fix it was move where we clipped it to our persons.

Thankfully, our teachers had fairly open minds when it came to exercise - we could play games or run laps around the wrestling room or even call dibs on the three exercise bike things in the equipment room - so it was never entirely torturous, but woe betide you if you didn't feel up to getting your 10000 steps in (or whatever the hell the number was. its been years so idr).

Somebody figured out pretty early on that if you held the lid and shook the pedometer so it wiggled back and forth at the hinge (they opened like little clam shell cases with the display inside) they would start counting steps really really fast so at the end of class everyone not immediately in view of the teacher would be shaking their pedometers like we were prepping a box of smokes on the way back to the collection bin.

I always forget this wasn’t a thing everywhere but my high school had a fun and innovative way to torment us in PE. They got heart rate monitors. It was this awful strap that went under the bra line and paired to a watch. The first day was great cause we got to set our resting heart rate. We did this by laying in a dark room and napping.

But then once a week we’d have to strap on these monitors and go running. The monitors were old tech and didn’t always pick up your heartbeat, so you’d have to use cold water between it and your skin to get a better connection, gods know why. Warm water never worked. After the day our watches would be collected and our efforts recorded.

The idea was that if your heart beat too fast you were supposed to stop, and if it was too slow you’d speed up. In practice this was ridiculous, staying in the green zone all class was ridiculously difficult.

Even people like me who were stubbornly resistant to running the mile couldn’t stand the horrific constant beeping and made attempts to placate the reviled machine. It was always fairly miserable. I had PE first thing in the chilly morning, dashing cold water on my skin before running around half awake was the low point of my week.

But for some unknown reason, the teacher insisted that no play could happen on these days. We were given the freedom to run all over campus but woe betide us if we tried to make a game that actually made this enjoyable.

We’d initiate games of tag only to get yelled at for not just… running. Any kind of play was forbidden. On one memorable occasion someone got a kickball and we started an impromptu soccer game with it.

If someone’s heart rate got too high they’d drop to their knees to wait out the shrieking of their watch so an extra element was added to the game of trying to win without going too hard. I remember being absolutely delighted, the thrill of that game still lives in my heart, hoping I could score a goal before my heartbeat betrayed me to the hated watch.

When the PE teacher found us we were soundly scolded and the ball was confiscated. Our happiness burst like a soap bubble and we turned our back to the enchantment of the green field and resumed slogging along in a grey haze as expected.

[titanfitness12]

Ultimate Diet Guide for Weight Loss and Muscle Gain

The right diet and meal planning are crucial for achieving fitness goals, whether aiming for weight loss or muscle gain. Weight loss without exercise is possible through mindful eating habits, like limiting calorie intake, reducing sugar, and increasing fiber. High-protein foods—such as eggs, fish, legumes, and Greek yogurt—help keep you fuller for longer, and staying hydrated can also curb hunger. Making gradual, consistent changes to your diet can lead to steady weight loss over time without exercise.

To build muscle effectively, a well-structured gym diet plan focuses on high-protein foods like chicken, beef, tofu, and dairy, which support muscle repair and growth after intense workouts. Complex carbs, such as oats, brown rice, and sweet potatoes, provide sustained energy, while healthy fats from sources like nuts, seeds, and avocados aid in muscle development. Following a plangym diet tailored to muscle gain helps maximize results and keeps you fueled.

Beginners starting their fitness journey should aim for a balanced diet that supports the body’s adjustment to new workout demands. A gym diet for beginners can include lean proteins such as fish, eggs, and legumes, paired with complex carbohydrates like quinoa and whole-wheat pasta for sustained energy. Plenty of fruits and vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals that support muscle recovery and immune health.

Eating a well-planned pre-workout meal about 1-2 hours before exercising is essential for those targeting muscle gain. A meal like grilled chicken with brown rice or a turkey sandwich on whole-grain bread provides a combination of carbohydrates and protein. Carbs deliver the energy needed for intense workouts, while protein helps prevent muscle breakdown, optimizing performance and recovery.

Quick pre-workout snacks around 30 minutes before exercising also help fuel the body. Ideal snacks include a banana with almond butter, Greek yogurt with berries, or a handful of nuts. These options provide quick energy without being overly filling. A balance of carbs and a small amount of protein in a pre-workout snack supports endurance and helps you perform at your best.

These dietary strategies—whether focused on weight loss without exercise, a gym diet plan for muscle gain, or pre-workout meal planning—are integral to a successful fitness journey. Consistency in small dietary changes often leads to significant results, setting you up for long-term health and fitness benefits.

[compassionmattersmost]

7: Exploring the Lat Pulldown Machine: Gentle Strength Training for Post-Viral ME/CFS

As we continue our mindful approach to exercise with Post-Viral ME/CFS, we’re moving on to one of the most versatile and accessible machines in the gym—the Lat Pulldown Machine. This machine allows for controlled upper body movement and provides a gentle way to engage your back, shoulder, and arm muscles without placing excessive strain on your system. In this post, we’ll walk through how to use…