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post 1672256543 12-05-2022, 05:20 AM
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Lifting is the best way to beat depression

Just kidding. it's not.

"Get a 6-pack and see if you are still depressed."

It's the dumbest advice I've ever heard.

As a gym addict, I used to spend way too much time in the gym to procrastinate on other important areas of my life. Made me even more depressed when I was working out 2 times a day while neglecting my other responsibilities.
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Originally Posted By Gaedj⏩
Just kidding. it's not.

"Get a 6-pack and see if you are still depressed."

It's the dumbest advice I've ever heard.

As a gym addict, I used to spend way too much time in the gym to procrastinate on other important areas of my life. Made me even more depressed when I was working out 2 times a day while neglecting my other responsibilities.
it's similar to people thinking having lots of money beats depression. They don't understand actual depression.
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post 1672256773 12-05-2022, 05:28 AM
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Walking is like therapy to me
post 1672263873 12-05-2022, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted By Evolutionary1⏩
Walking is like therapy to me
Walking is good
post 1672263923 12-05-2022, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted By Gaedj⏩
As a gym addict, I used to spend way too much time in the gym to procrastinate on other important areas of my life.
because you’re a retard

The advice is true, you’re just a dumbass. Lol at being natty and thinking gym maxing constantly is gonna help. 3 days a week crew and I mog 96% of the population
post 1672263973 12-05-2022, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted By Inshallahmane⏩
because you’re a retard

The advice is true, you’re just a dumbass. Lol at being natty and thinking gym maxing constantly is gonna help. 3 days a week crew and I mog 96% of the population
Lulz, you are not mogging anyone. Post pics, you skinnyfat incel.
post 1672264133 12-05-2022, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted By Gaedj⏩
Lulz, you are not mogging anyone. Post pics, you skinnyfat incel.
check my 1st post

Like I said, the advice is good, you’re just a dumb fuk.
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Running is like a meditative experience for me and I always feel amazing right after.

But yeah, it's just a way to hide and procrastinate from your real problems.
post 1672264243 12-05-2022, 09:00 AM
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it 100% helps.

I'm lifting everyday now and am very happy.
post 1672264323 12-05-2022, 09:01 AM
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I hate lifting (srs)

Would rather do some sort of cardio
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Cardio is better for elevating your mood

Lifting doesn’t elevate my mood at all but 30 mins on the treadmill or going to a boxing gym does
post 1672264553 12-05-2022, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩
Cardio is better for elevating your mood

Lifting doesn’t elevate my mood at all but 30 mins on the treadmill or going to a boxing gym does
strong body, strong mind

People should be doing cardio + lifting
post 1672264733 12-05-2022, 09:06 AM
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Usually money and figuring out what you like/makes you feel good.

Some form of exercise usually makes people feel good
post 1672264793 12-05-2022, 09:07 AM
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99% of depression is self-inflicted

Having a purpose in life + responsibility cures depression. The lifting just gives you confidence and helps build discipline
post 1672264813 12-05-2022, 09:07 AM
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Activity disorder can be as bad as an eating disorder. If you overdo exercise it can take over your life and make you anxious, depressed and injured.
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Originally Posted By Inshallahmane⏩
check my 1st post

Like I said, the advice is good, you’re just a dumb fuk.
Did you edit your post from mogging 99% of the population to 96% of the population? Lmao. What a ****git.
Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩
Cardio is better for elevating your mood

Lifting doesn’t elevate my mood at all but 30 mins on the treadmill or going to a boxing gym does
Agreed. I have years of MMA training and can confirm cardio >> lifting for improving your mood.
post 1672264903 12-05-2022, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted By Inshallahmane⏩
strong body, strong mind

People should be doing cardio + lifting
My cardio and lifting is split 50/50

But yeah agreed

I always lol at meatheads who are only good at lifting things and putting them down yet have no athleticism and are gassed after 5 mins of running

Pathetic!
post 1672265003 12-05-2022, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩
My cardio and lifting is split 50/50

But yeah agreed

I always lol at meatheads who are only good at lifting things and putting them down yet have no athleticism and are gassed after 5 mins of running

Pathetic!
What speed do you run on the treadmill?
post 1672265113 12-05-2022, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted By Gaedj⏩
Did you edit your post from mogging 99% of the population to 96% of the population? Lmao. What a ****git.
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no idea what you’re talking about srs

Anyway just lift 3 days a week you dummy, that’s all it takes
Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩
My cardio and lifting is split 50/50

But yeah agreed

I always lol at meatheads who are only good at lifting things and putting them down yet have no athleticism and are gassed after 5 mins of running

Pathetic!
facts. This is also why I’d never bloatmax, you lose your athleticism and agility
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Originally Posted By Gaedj⏩
What speed do you run on the treadmill?
7 speed, 2 incline for 30 mins

But I find the treadmill trash and kinda boring

My boxing instructor puts me through this warm up where I skip rope, do jumping jacks and all this weird running on the spot chit where I’m swinging my arms like a retard and I get a way better workout
post 1672265563 12-05-2022, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩
7 speed, 2 incline for 30 mins

But I find the treadmill trash and kinda boring

My boxing instructor puts me through this warm up where I skip rope, do jumping jacks and all this weird running on the spot chit where I’m swinging my arms like a retard and I get a way better workout
7 speed for 30 min is solid for a non-twink brah.
post 1672265973 12-05-2022, 09:30 AM
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For some that adjustment might be the difference. It's about moderation and balance of healthy habits. If someone isn't lifting at all and depressed, lifting might be the best way to beat depression for them, specifically.
As others have mentioned ITT cardio seems to be a quicker endorphin fix than lifting. Lifting is more about the long-term.
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I love staying active, and if I'm in a good training rhythm, I'll spend a lot of my day looking forward to it.

Limbs are fukt now tho so rip.
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Originally Posted By notbadnotbrad⏩
Cardio is better for elevating your mood

Lifting doesn’t elevate my mood at all but 30 mins on the treadmill or going to a boxing gym does
I'm the opposite. Lifting helps me much more than cardio. Cardio does a little but getting a good lifting session makes me feel so much happier afterwards.
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Gonna go progress my ability to climb a rope without using legs at the gym today. Work on my front/middle split and pancake. Some other stretches. Hanging L-sit, skin the cat to German hang. Maybe really go at front lever or really go at planche or sorta both, but not really. Go to the gym, have fun trying to be able to do stuff I never thought I could do when I was just lifting weights.
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Someone going through depression isn't likely gonna be regularly going to the gym.
The billionaire and the beggar both have 24 hours in a day.

That's why grandma's apple pie rocks and yours sucks.
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Originally Posted By MBisonSon⏩
Someone going through depression isn't likely gonna be regularly going to the gym.
The things that get you out of depression are the things that are hardest to do while depressed

Gotta suck it up and do these things or continue as a worthless depressed person
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always feel good after a good lifting or cardio session
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Originally Posted By Legz422⏩
I'm the opposite. Lifting helps me much more than cardio. Cardio does a little but getting a good lifting session makes me feel so much happier afterwards.
You're older than 99,99% of the living multicellular organisms on this planet though. In your post menopausal and rapidly aging existence, preventing osteoporosis is what's most beneficial for you, and lifting is what keeps your dried out carcass from shattering like Mr.Glass's body falling down a flight of stairs.
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Anyone whose ever thought there was a way to beat depression other than finding and dealing with core issues that are causing it is a legit moron. It’s not a natural state of mind.
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