Re:Neurogenesis linked to aerobic exercise
by bradknowles on Sunday December 11, 2016 @01:56AM
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I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way.
Yes, I can walk reasonably long distances at the drop of a hat and without difficulty, and I can exercise in the gym, but every time I've done that, I never felt the high. I don't think I ever will.
I guess I'll just have to be glad when it's over.
Re:Neurogenesis linked to aerobic exercise
by tormeh on Sunday December 11, 2016 @08:14AM
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You could try doing "fun" things instead of things that rely on endorphins. Bouldering, wrestling, soccer... Something that keeps your brain occupied as well as your muscles.
I don't really follow my own advice, but I used to boulder regularly when I lived in Berlin, and I liked it.
Re:Neurogenesis linked to aerobic exercise
by david-given on Sunday December 11, 2016 @04:11PM
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Bouldering I've tried --- it's okay, but it's not really aerobic exercise, which is what I'm looking for.
Competitive sports --- flat no. They just don't keep my attention.
What I do is run, because I can build that into my commute, so it doesn't feel like it's a complete waste of time. Right now I'm capable of making myself run to work twice a week, 7km each time, which is okay. Hopefully when summer comes round again I'll start running back again as well.
Re:Neurogenesis linked to aerobic exercise
by mgiannopoulos on Saturday December 10, 2016 @06:05PM
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Maybe you need to find a different sport? I prefer running cause I get to be outside and often close to nature. I'd hate it if I had to go to a gym.
Re:Neurogenesis linked to aerobic exercise
by bjelkeman-again on Saturday December 10, 2016 @06:04PM
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Sorry to read about it. I am glad I do enjoy a good excercise.
I've heard about the endorphin thing; I think it's happened to me exactly once, after climbing a mountain, and it was really creepy and I don't want it to happen again. The only thing I feel when finishing exercise is 'oh thank god that's over'.
What I've found is that the more I train, the fitter I get, and so the longer I can prolong the discomfort, stress and boredom. Maybe you're not one of those people --- but if you are, I'm sorry.
(In fact, the most annoying thing are that the people who do enjoy exercise simply don't believe any of this, and produce unhelpful platitudes like 'you just haven't found something you like yet' or 'but if you keep doing it you'll find you're enjoying it'...)