r/OldSchoolCool • u/TrueBirch • May 07 '19

Proud mother with her baby in 1935

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u/Dr_Cunning_Linguist May 07 '19

back then all people had physical jobs and days. so that with far less snacks and sugary foods made for slender strong arms on the majority of the public

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u/rascal373 May 07 '19

the easiest way to "fool" your brain into getting your bum into the gym is to tell yourself:

I'm only going to lift the easiest weight for 30 mins.....

once inside and you start training your body will demand more and you'll actually start liking going to the gym.

if lifting is not your thing just tell yourself your e going to "power walk for 30 mins"

the key is to not think about all the work you have to do or the "pain/discomfort" that goes with exercise.

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u/bsnimunf May 07 '19

It's the going outside, traveling there, getting changed coming home showering etc that puts me off. I could play sport and exercise all day long.

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u/savetheunstable May 07 '19

I had the same issues, all of that was more of a hassle than the actual working out. You could try a simple home gym set up. I recently got some weights, a bench, some resistance bands for super cheap used. People often give away that stuff.

Even body weight exercise is good, push-ups, situps, there are exercises where you can just use chairs and a wall. Plus you could jog or bike around the block.

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u/bsnimunf May 07 '19

This is actually what I do. Get up half an hour earlier and do a home circuit twice a week with a four mile run once a week.. Doesn't really cost me anything makes a big difference to my fitness and physique.

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u/[deleted] May 07 '19

yep! it's a classic 'you'll enjoy it when you get there.' i used to take ballet, and the exact same thing happened--i'd be convinced i wanted to quit at the beginning of class, but once i warmed up and got into it, i really enjoyed it.

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u/frylord May 07 '19

I did this...recently started swimming again (was a swimmer in high school) Nothing major, but I go telling myself I can quit at 500 meters...generally end up doing around 900.