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post 10000131496 04-19-2026, 10:07 AM
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post 10000131537 04-19-2026, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted By nothingshocking⏩
Let's not call something it's not. Words have meaning. It is not fitness. It is a step (literally) towards fitness. No one is getting fit by walking.
I see thin, healthy walkers consistently in my neighborhood and overweight people attempting to jog once and then never leaving the couch again. Walking doesn't make you fit, but it's a useful tool to improve your fitness level when coupled with an overall healthy lifestyle. It's not like bodybuilding, power lifting, or even crossfit will make you fit if you can't get a handle on what you shovel into your face.
post 10000131560 04-19-2026, 11:06 AM
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post 10000131578 04-19-2026, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted By radrd⏩
I see thin, healthy walkers consistently in my neighborhood and overweight people attempting to jog once and then never leaving the couch again. Walking doesn't make you fit, but it's a useful tool to improve your fitness level when coupled with an overall healthy lifestyle. It's not like bodybuilding, power lifting, or even crossfit will make you fit if you can't get a handle on what you shovel into your face.
fine, but walking still does not make you fit, it is not fitness.

healthy people may walk, but walking is not an impitus to fitness

it may get you to a point where you can engage in actual fitness activities, but that's it
post 10000131597 04-19-2026, 11:29 AM
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post 10000131618 04-19-2026, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted By Silence3⏩
Does bike riding count as fitness?

Love riding my mountain bike around my suburb. I’m sure it burns very little calories but it’s relaxing and great for mood.
When I had a gym membership I used to ride stationary cycles for 45 minutes for 9 or 10 miles. I have a beach cruiser, but I got solid rubber tubes installed, and they don’t go up hills easily, and I live in a hilly area.
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post 10000131642 04-19-2026, 11:51 AM
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post 10000131643 04-19-2026, 11:52 AM
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post 10000131676 04-19-2026, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted By Silence3⏩
Does bike riding count as fitness?

Love riding my mountain bike around my suburb. I’m sure it burns very little calories but it’s relaxing and great for mood.
I mean if you start sweating and breathing hard and push yourself, yes. If you roll around the neighborhood enjoying the day, not so much.
post 10000131685 04-19-2026, 12:09 PM
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post 10000131792 04-19-2026, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted By nothingshocking⏩
fine, but walking still does not make you fit, it is not fitness.

healthy people may walk, but walking is not an impitus to fitness

it may get you to a point where you can engage in actual fitness activities, but that's it
I agree with this. Walking alone doesn't make you fit unless we're talking about rucking and strenuous hiking, which we aren't. It amounts to better than sitting on the couch.

Great point about helping people get to doing actual fitness activities. For someone trying to become fit, building consistency at walking is a lower obstacle to overcome than starting a jogging or serious resistance training routine on muscles, joints, and lungs that aren't ready for it.
post 10000131813 04-19-2026, 01:43 PM
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Giving up lifting in general? Never. That's not really fitness though I couldn't run a mile but I could leave anyone in a cloud of dust in a 100m sprint
post 10000131848 04-19-2026, 02:21 PM
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I've given up/come back on a regular basis. Trying to be better with food and so on seems easier though - no need to give up there - so many yummy things you can still cook and learn about. Thinking keto-ish.
post 10000132195 04-19-2026, 07:58 PM
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I didn’t give up on fitness , fitness gave up on me . My tendonitis is so bad now that it’s impossible to lift . I fell off a ladder last year and didn’t get my foot xrayed . It’s not really getting better and I can’t see going out for extended walks any time soon .
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post 10000132209 04-19-2026, 08:15 PM
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I'm going to keep going as long as I can. Currently I take breaks all the time. Month on, month off. 2 months on, 2 months off. Just roughly speaking. Bout mid 30s
post 10000132342 04-20-2026, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted By AceCorona⏩
Like if you were fat and couldn’t lose the weight, or you’re too old?

Or would you never give up?
With the access you can get these days to test, anavar, growth hormone and/or secretagogues and other peptides there is no excuse for being fat and not being able to lose it if you are training correctly.

Maybe you should give up though if it worries you that much.
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post 10000132439 04-20-2026, 07:09 AM
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As much as I can't fathom quitting fitness, I'm sure that if I were in a situation that I consider unfathomable I could find quitting to be the sensible choice

I hope that day never comes, but tomorrow's never promised brah
Have fun and be yourself :-)
post 10000132634 04-20-2026, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted By LargePeter⏩
With the access you can get these days to test, anavar, growth hormone and/or secretagogues and other peptides there is no excuse for being fat and not being able to lose it if you are training correctly.

Maybe you should give up though if it worries you that much.
I’m not actually planning on giving up
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