Hey all! I have an idea which I hope might get traction here, to create an exercise club to help motivate each other and show progress.
The basic idea is that every day people can post whatever exercise they did today. Not that you have to actually have anything to add every day. And it doesn't matter if you did 5 minutes of stretches or climbed a mountain or whatever. Everyone has different goals and levels of fitness.
I will share a little of my own reasons and goals. Others can feel free to share these likewise but there is no need to. Please like or comment if you have any interest in the exercise club. I figure right before the New Year is a good time for starting it too.
So I suffer from PTSD, which includes depression and anxiety often, as well as a general tendency to get overactivated. Like agitation, insomnia, anxiety, fear. I know from the past that when I get a lot of exercise, in particular cardio, it calms my nervous system a lot, burns off stress hormones, brightens my mood. I also would like to lose weight and feel more energy. So I aim to get hikes/walks -- nothing too strenuous -- or perhaps hit the gym for treadmill and strength machines. It's winter and cold so I will either need to bundle up or go to the gym.
I'll try to tag some folks and mention the thread in chat, please tag anyone else you think might be interested!
@Trapper @Acy @Zonkers @sassy123 @Blue Star @Sarahbeanie @bobbob @DowntheRabbitHole
The basic idea is that every day people can post whatever exercise they did today. Not that you have to actually have anything to add every day. And it doesn't matter if you did 5 minutes of stretches or climbed a mountain or whatever. Everyone has different goals and levels of fitness.
I will share a little of my own reasons and goals. Others can feel free to share these likewise but there is no need to. Please like or comment if you have any interest in the exercise club. I figure right before the New Year is a good time for starting it too.
So I suffer from PTSD, which includes depression and anxiety often, as well as a general tendency to get overactivated. Like agitation, insomnia, anxiety, fear. I know from the past that when I get a lot of exercise, in particular cardio, it calms my nervous system a lot, burns off stress hormones, brightens my mood. I also would like to lose weight and feel more energy. So I aim to get hikes/walks -- nothing too strenuous -- or perhaps hit the gym for treadmill and strength machines. It's winter and cold so I will either need to bundle up or go to the gym.
I'll try to tag some folks and mention the thread in chat, please tag anyone else you think might be interested!
@Trapper @Acy @Zonkers @sassy123 @Blue Star @Sarahbeanie @bobbob @DowntheRabbitHole