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post 1673969363 01-02-2023, 09:00 AM
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Does exercise really help mental health or.....

are people who are mentally healthy more likely to exercise?


I've never believed exercise improves ones mental health besides giving you a hobby/purpose for the day. I see this message pushed every new year and I just don't believe it. Big gym out there trying to bring in more people.
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post 1673969943 01-02-2023, 09:12 AM
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It absolutely does. It helps stress and mood.
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post 1673970083 01-02-2023, 09:16 AM
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gonna take more than some exercise to fix the mind of a leftist, brah
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post 1673970233 01-02-2023, 09:17 AM
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Yes, exercise is good for mental health. Just look at how badly behaved a poorly exercised dog tends to act compared to one that gets regular good exercise.

That being said, I do think the benefits are overrstated at times by some. Like with many things like that.
post 1673970263 01-02-2023, 09:18 AM
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yeah it does,and it helps in many different ways.
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post 1673970303 01-02-2023, 09:18 AM
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post 1673970333 01-02-2023, 09:18 AM
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go inside a commercial gym and see what most people look like. go outside and see what people look like. mental health idk, but seems theres better quality people inside the gym percentage wise
post 1673970643 01-02-2023, 09:23 AM
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ever hear of runners high?

it definitely optimizes the system that is the body if you correlate it to something like adding new features on a pc that make it run faster
post 1673970743 01-02-2023, 09:24 AM
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If only there was a way to test this theory.
post 1673971193 01-02-2023, 09:36 AM
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I think it depends on the type of workout.

For me weightlifting does nothing for my mood, the only benefit is that I look better and thus feel better about myself.

Cardio puts me in a great mood instantly and it lasts throughout the day. A 7am cardio workout before work sets the tone for an unreal and productive day.
post 1673971413 01-02-2023, 09:39 AM
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I think so. It creates a reciprocal effect with any other factors like immune functioning, energy, focus, self-esteem, self-confidence, etc.
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post 1673971683 01-02-2023, 09:46 AM
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post 1673972003 01-02-2023, 09:52 AM
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I think it helps a lot. People who call it a cope are right - helps you cope with the rest of your chitty existence. There are worse ways to get through your day when things aren't going well.
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Good question. Why don't you go rot for a couple months and get back to us
post 1673972193 01-02-2023, 09:55 AM
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exercise and religion can probably solve most mental health problems
post 1673972383 01-02-2023, 09:57 AM
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Over 80% of any gym doesn’t even exercise tho.

They walk to some machine and set up camp

They lift one set which typically takes less than a minute.

Then they sit around for 3-5 minutes “recovering” before slightly exerting one muscle group for less than another minute.

They shuffle around like cows in a pasture repeating this process for like a fukking hour.

Pretty sure these people don’t get to see the benefits of pushing your body in real exercise.
post 1673972503 01-02-2023, 09:59 AM
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if you go to the gym and ACTUALLY put in work, then yes. it is the ultimate perk for a man. every dude who puts in work in the gym makes fun of the mentally ill.


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post 1673972633 01-02-2023, 10:01 AM
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Anyone who has had their workout routine optimized and has also had periods of life rotting knows that exercise 1,000% helps with mood and well-being. It isn’t even debateable.
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Has to be very intense

Don't let Big Gym con you into thinking a few little sets on their machines will make you happy
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Was a fat loaf on 150mg zoloft for years to help with anxiety. Still was anxious. Started running 20ish miles a week and my anxiety is basically non existent and I completely tapered off the zoloft. Only times i get a bit anxious now is if i dont run for a few days.
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Originally Posted By rollerball⏩
Y’know, if you forced leftists to lift heavy and eat right I think the experience would probably help their insanity.
they might take a multi if pfizer manufactures it
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Because laying about doing absolutely nothing is great for mental health......
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Mental health isn't real, the mind is not separate from the body. Exercise is good for your health.
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Helped a lot when my best friend killed himself. Also another friend of mine had a heavy ******* addiction and tried quitting multiple times, multiple ways. The only way he actually succeeded in quitting was by exercising a lot.

I honestly feel like im able to get over tragedy or other obstacles in my life much easier than others because I exercise a ton
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
It absolutely does. It helps stress and mood.
This
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Of course it does. It's proven.

Exercise and nature are two of the most potent ways to combat depression and mood. It's been proven through tons of studies to even help minimize cognitive decline in the elderly too. There's a reason your body releases endorphins after a little strenuous exercise.
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Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩
I think it depends on the type of workout.

For me weightlifting does nothing for my mood, the only benefit is that I look better and thus feel better about myself.

Cardio puts me in a great mood instantly and it lasts throughout the day. A 7am cardio workout before work sets the tone for an unreal and productive day.
This. Cardio is the GOAT.

I should do more of it but trying to balance cardio benefits with gainz means emphasizing lifting when on a time crunch.
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i think it temporarily jacks up endorphins but doesn't directly help with day to day mental health. It can indirectly help with mental health such as being in better shape makes you feel better about yourself, etc
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Who cares? Mentally weak people will create reasons to be sad and unhappy.

Learn how to achieve financial freedom. Eat loads of red meat. Lift heavy ****. Achieve peak athletic physicality and aesthetics. Chase hedonism. Keep a rotation of 1-2 girls to date and 2-3 girls on rotation for smashing. Chase adrenaline pumping death defying moments. (Skydiving, rock climbing, fast motorcycles, Etc.)


People spend entirely too much time in their own head. Reflecting on their own self pity.
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