Are you addicted to exercise?

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Wayne_Cowdrey		Are you addicted to exercise?	17-06-2020 @ 23:35
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts	Post Edited: 17.06.2020 @ 23:36 PM by Wayne_Cowdrey Hi I have extremely limited access to the internet at the moment, but am just taking this opportunity to pop in and start this thread. Lockdown highlighted that I have a mental/emotional 'need' for exercise, and it applies slightly more to cycling/walking than to weights, although I couldn't do without the weights either. The thought of exercise potentially being restricted was a worrying one. So, I guess I'm addicted to some degree. Are you?

LessThanLuke		...	18-06-2020 @ 01:04
his poor male ego must be crushed Member 883, 6251 posts SQ 290, BP 180, DL 420 890.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	Nope. I guess I do it out of habit a lot. I like the results more than the actual work. I prefer sitting at home doing nothing tbh

billynomates		...	18-06-2020 @ 07:55
Member 4923, 1795 posts	No, i'm lazy as sin. Like Luke I do it out of habit. I do like the endorphins etc you get from it but its defo not an addiction.

JohnGym		...	18-06-2020 @ 08:18
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5 625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	LessThanLuke said:Nope. I guess I do it out of habit a lot. I like the results more than the actual work. I prefer sitting at home doing nothing tbh This

macroth		...	18-06-2020 @ 09:30
no longer the Swiss Deadlift record holder Member 3517, 3368 posts SQ 182.5, BP 122.5, DL 255 560.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq	Definitely feel a strong "need" to move around on a regular basis, but lifting isn't the top priority in that regard.

dannyboy73		...	18-06-2020 @ 09:45
Mask it or Casket !! Member 4600, 8166 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 255 657.5 kgs @ 90.5kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 18.06.2020 @ 09:46 AM by dannyboy73 Yes. the desire to be healthy, strong and look good. addicted to vainity and moreover, desire Id say. Although, its an addiction that doesnt really hurt others... unless it impacts on family life of course - then obviously thats no different than 70s man down pub is it? is it?? All desire leads to suffering. do we suffer exercise? doesnt feel that way! sorry what was the question again? oh yes, Yes then it is...

93hopkinsonr		...	18-06-2020 @ 10:03
Mr.Potato deadlift Member 2675, 4630 posts SQ 300, BP 200, DL 300 800.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq	Yes. Always been active in sport, always will be


IrishMarc		...	18-06-2020 @ 11:29
no really Irish Member 1196, 5908 posts SQ 312, BP 230, DL 320 862.0 kgs @ 114kgs UnEq	3000£ spent on the equipment during lockdown would suggest yes.

dannyboy73		...	18-06-2020 @ 12:30
Mask it or Casket !! Member 4600, 8166 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 255 657.5 kgs @ 90.5kgs UnEq	Id say gov grant?...well spent sir! and guilty as well...but not to the extent of 3k IrishMarc said:3000£ spent on the equipment during lockdown would suggest yes.

Rick		...	18-06-2020 @ 16:42
I am a bench-only guy Member 3, 10034 posts SQ 185, BP 175, DL 235 595.0 kgs @ 140kgs UnEq Administrator	LessThanLuke said:Nope. I guess I do it out of habit a lot. I like the results more than the actual work. I prefer sitting at home doing nothing tbh Yup. I miss the people, and looking less like an albino binbag full of jelly, and to some extent training as a meditative practice. But it always a thing I wanted to have done, rather than wanted to do.

Samthepigman		...	18-06-2020 @ 18:28
See You Next Tuesday Member 2254, 3824 posts SQ 240, BP 165, DL 300 705.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	I would say I'm addicted to 'doing something'. I think to live a healthy life you need to fill 'that' gap with something, whether it's walking / lifting / any other sport / hobby / work. Gotta keep busy

WILLSAN		...	18-06-2020 @ 18:36
Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225 495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq	Samthepigman said:I would say I'm addicted to 'doing something'. I think to live a healthy life you need to fill 'that' gap with something, whether it's walking / lifting / any other sport / hobby / work. Gotta keep busy kinda agree with this but instead of just being 'busy' for me it would be about self improvement. for me, the point of life is to continually progress physically, mentally and spiritually. generally, if im not doing something to that end im unhappy, so you could say im addicted to that.

AdamT		...	18-06-2020 @ 22:15
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5206 posts	Yes I run pretty much every day Walk loads Went back to my bread and butter of kick boxing and do plenty of bag work, press ups and other circuits Don't miss weights that much I'm fit again, my resting heart rate is so low at the minute Dropped lots of fat I was a mediocre lifter at best and gained size easier than strength I doubt I will ever lift heavy again If I do? It will be for body composition and I won't be natty

KevC86		...	19-06-2020 @ 17:28
Member 5141, 4199 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350 830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq	I probably am. I don't need to lift weights but I'm generally far happier after a training session than i am if I've not trained for a few days. Even on holiday i generally have to get at least a couple of sessions in.

Wayne_Cowdrey		...	20-06-2020 @ 16:26
Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts	macroth said: Definitely feel a strong "need" to move around on a regular basis, but lifting isn't the top priority in that regard. Very similar to me

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