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How do you stay active and healthy? (hackertalks.com)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I am a technology working, so I sit on my butt most of the work day, I'm curious how people have incorporated activity into their daily habits in a sustainable way?

What activities do you find enjoyable?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I recently got an ebike, and I'm shocked at how much it has improved my ability to get exercise over just having a normal bike.

On days when I'd skip biking to work or the store because it's too hot, I can go on the bike and get a moderate workout. It's got a huge cargo basket so I'll take it on shopping trips instead of the car. My son can ride on the back so sometimes it's the school drop-off vehicle. Being able to go faster with the e-assist means I don't worry about being late as much. I bike SO much more often and even though it's less of a workout than with a regular bike I think on the whole I'm getting more regular exercise so it's a win.

I also have a folding exercise bike at home, and try to hop on it if I have a long conference call where I'm going to be on mute the whole time. It doesn't happen often but it's enough that it adds a little bonus exercise.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I ride a regular bike from time to time, it's my favourite form of exercise, but the downside to it is that it's not good for your back. Similar parts of your back are stressed on bike and on a computer chair alike.