Light exercise, underrated?

[HTexan]

Fitness culture tends to focus on "training", like 1-2 hrs a day of intense weight training, cardio, etc.  But most people (at least most people I know) are fairly sedentary the rest of the day.

What about light activity throughout the day -- underrated?

Personally, I've felt best on days where I'm doing physical tasks, taking walks, doing housework, etc. and not just 'training', pedal to the metal, or sitting on my ass.  Better mental clarity, joints and muscles stay loose, more relaxed and happy, more regular appetite.

I think Adonis' leaf-raking may contribute a lot to his sublime mental and physical state.

Not at all. Old people can just walk with great benefits 

[aussie_tank]

to all those who are office workers or work at a desk -------get a STANDING DESK!

I got one a year ago - and have never looked back. I love standing up at work and feel that my productivity has increased.

its also great to able to talk to people on speaker phone, while walking around around in my office etc

[Raymondo]

to all those who are office workers or work at a desk -------get a STANDING DESK!

I got one a year ago - and have never looked back. I love standing up at work and feel that my productivity has increased.

its also great to able to talk to people on speaker phone, while walking around around in my office etc

Is it adjustable?

[cephissus]

i've had a standing desk for a long time. at first i stood all day, every day.  Soon, though, my joints started to hurt, and I realized it's hard to concentrate on certain types of work while standing.  probably better if you have your own office.

[oldtimer1]

Before I retired I would do a lot of sitting at a desk or driving in a car for 10 hours a day. I always lifted and did cardio. Now I have a part time job 5 days a week where I'm on my feet for 4-5 hours a week walking and many times climbing stairs. I'm still doing cardio and lifting. In 6 months I have watched the fat melt away. My conclusion is it's hard to overcome a sedentary life style by just working out then sitting around the rest of the day. The problem I do run into is that my legs are shot at the end of the day.

[Thin Lizzy]

Your mom likes it when I do circular movements on her too!
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With my tongue...

Stick to your own mother's unwiped asshole, useless fucking shut in loser.

This is this board is basically useless. You can't have one fucking actual training thread without one of the morons being a dick.

[residue]

damn that's insane... what do you do for work?

office drone.

That's just how nyc living is, being a mile or so away is considered walking distance.

[irishdave]

Movement is medication.

There is no emotion without motion.

Use it or lose it.

I like big booties.

[cephissus]

Before I retired I would do a lot of sitting at a desk or driving in a car for 10 hours a day. I always lifted and did cardio. Now I have a part time job 5 days a week where I'm on my feet for 4-5 hours a week walking and many times climbing stairs. I'm still doing cardio and lifting. In 6 months I have watched the fat melt away. My conclusion is it's hard to overcome a sedentary life style by just working out then sitting around the rest of the day. The problem I do run into is that my legs are shot at the end of the day.

Great post!  This is what I'm talking about.

[a_pupil]

i am thinking of getting a cycle peddler that fits under the desk to burn a few hundred calories during long office hours hours spent lurking getbig

I've been using the step counter on my phone for the last few months and the difference between days spent on the go vs days you have to work on the computer for 8-10 hour shifts is drastic, like maybe 300 calories difference. being sedentary for such long periods can't be good for one's health.