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i despise exercising so much. i am not joking. i have never understood why people enjoy spending extra energy to move their body around and sweat.
however…
a few weeks ago i tried bouldering for the first time. coming into it, i was pessimistic because of my inherent attitude towards exercise. but once i tried it OMG!
i was so surprised about how much i enjoyed it.
bouldering truly solves all the issues i have with exercise:
1. it does not feel like an exercise (you feel like you’re playing in an adult playground)
2. you don’t sweat that intensely
3. the crowd isn’t intimidating(at least at my place it’s mostly nerdy tech hipsters, lesbians, and children)
4. somehow you don’t feel perceived by the people around you
anyways, bonus photo of an actual disc jockey at my bouldering place!!! :)
Apr 28, 2024
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I signed up for an MMA gym membership in March, and showing up is honestly the best part of my day.
Of course, training is excellent and fun physical exercise. Classes start with 10-15 minutes of warming up which can include rounds of jump rope, calisthenics, and shadowboxing. Then for the remainder of the hour, it's partnered drills. What can I say, it's fun to punch and kick lol.
The drills are an excellent mental exercise as well, especially if you are new. It feels like learning how to walk or ride a bike all over again. I remember feeling so lost and like a fish out of water for a couple weeks, but you just keep showing up, you keep getting those reps in, and you get better. Noticing and feeling that improvement is such a goddamn high, oh my goodness. There's nothing like practicing a new drill or combination that the coach demonstrated, and finally nailing it when it feels natural. Even better when you get approval from the coach!
I haven't done full sparring sessions yet, but in the few short technical spars I've done, the importance of fight IQ and making the right decisions and reads is so evident.
This is just my experience with my gym, but it has been incredibly positive, supportive, chill (but not TOO chill), and judgement-free. Everyone is there to become better versions of themselves, and you can just feel that energy in the gym. I always feel incredible when I walk out after a session.
May 15, 2025
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I made great progress, two days a week and they put me on the advanced group at the class. I haven't felt this commitment to a sport since I was a child.
Nov 5, 2024
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All standing, low impact with simple movements, and the instructor has great enthusiasm. He mixes in helpful, motivational ideas. I’ve done this so many times I’ve almost memorized everything he says lol
If it feels too easy, I add weights or extend the exercises.
I’ve never wanted to exercise, and this one makes me happy to have done it.
Jan 28, 2025
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your bestie deserves acknowledgement for their achievement of freeing themselves from the shackles of a man. especially since, a lot of the time, it requires a lot of courage and self assurance to finally sever a tie with someone that was an integral part of your life.
so yeah, go and congratulate your bestie!
they deserve it!!!!
Apr 30, 2024
if you’re exhausted by your own mind, this could be the song for you.
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Apr 28, 2024
it helps reduce your carbon footprint !!
(plus you get to people-watch all the characters that come on and off)
Apr 29, 2024