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user-inactivated  ·  3370 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Hubski, what's one of your interests that you don't think other people on Hubski share?

Why in god's name would any sane person think less of someone working to improve themselves? And why the hell is it a selfish activity? I want to get into it soon enough, anyway.





am_Unition  ·  3370 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Ehh, cuz there's better ways than just weightlifting to stay healthy. I've been doing more cardio and HIIT just in the last two weeks, and I'd recommend running when possible. It's just better to be healthy all around than the jacked guy who can't sprint 200m to save his life, or move 10+ miles in a day (zombie apocalypse).

Hubski is all about improvement, no doubt, but more towards intellectual, even some spiritual improvement. Sources of those such things are harder for me to come by than a barbell or dumbells, so, here I am. :)

thenewgreen  ·  3370 days ago  ·  link  ·  

b_b is always touting the benefits of weight training, and for good reason. Nothing selfish about lifting weights, it's good for you. We all do things that take up time that could be allocated elsewhere, at least yours is good for you.

b_b  ·  3370 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Having well toned muscles is definitely good for your ability to store and metabolize sugar, which is very good for your long term well being. That said, we all only do it for the abs.

user-inactivated  ·  3370 days ago  ·  link  ·  

That's total shit, if you'll pardon my french. There's nothing better than weightlifting for straight up strength, and that's half the equation. Don't belittle yourself.