Does anyone "need" to workout to feel their best?

[K.Y.]

On days that I don't work out or simply can't due to this or that, my mood just feels sub optimal. I'm not sure if it's "healthy" or not to sort of rely on it.

I've been working out consistently for 7-8 years now and the thought popped in my mind as I sit here working.

I haven't workout out today.

 

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[Oswalito]

Definitely. I've been hitting the gym 5 days a week for over a year now and I feel F*cking great.

 

[ddzc]

I feel like a lazy fat slob if I don't hit the gym at least 4-5 days a week.

 

[Kreedos Phoenix]

I feel otherworldly when I work out (consistently). Definitely enhances the lifestyle.

 

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[Kak]

I keep hearing this... I never actually get into it...

I did just buy a mountain bike and go riding as often as the weather permits and I enjoy it a lot... Maybe I should join a gym. I could stand to lose 20 pounds.

 

[Mattie]

This doesn't make sense to me from being a nurse aide! Simply, I've seen ill people have good moods, and a healthy mindset, regardless of their physical state. I've seen people that can't move at all and get out of bed, be able to have a positive mindset and mood, as well as the victim mindset. There developmentally and mentally impaired that overcome their moods and mental state with out working out.

While it does have benefits, I think it's more to do with the mind, and even watched them overcome their physical disabilities through the medicine, mind, and physical therapy or working out, but still the thoughts, emotions, feelings, have to be dealt with first, before action takes place to work out. As any navy seal will tell you to do what they do physically they must be mentally tough and pass through the fear, emotions, and feelings.

Sure, the body may function at it's best from nutrition and working out, but what I've seen the nutrition isn't always the best, or physical capabilities, but still seem them functioning at their best.

 

[Kinsey6287]

I always work out 6 days a week, at around 4am in the morning. Maybe it's the former Marine in me... or just the insomnia... But I feel awesome every day after a bad a$$ work out. The days that I miss for some strange reason... I feel like a lady bag of crap. Nothing motivates me on those days and I usually end up having the least productive day of the week...

So yes... I NEED it!

 

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[Charnell]

I always work out 6 days a week, at around 4am in the morning. Maybe it's the former Marine in me... or just the insomnia... But I feel awesome every day after a bad a$$ work out. The days that I miss for some strange reason... I feel like a lady bag of crap. Nothing motivates me on those days and I usually end up having the least productive day of the week...

So yes... I NEED it!

Semper, warrior.

I definitely enjoy working out, but don't feel as though it controls me. Although, after not working out and then getting horrible full body DOMS feels great.

 

[biophase]

I feel the need to workout or exercise. If I go too many days without it I start to feel lazy. It's the same feeling when you don't work on your business for a few days. You feel like you are regressing, competition is catching you. I feel like exercise makes you stay young.

If I feel like eating a pizza or a burger, I usually go to the gym first and then get the bad food. It also makes the food taste so much better!

 

[All In]

Yes, totally. Post workout feeling is great, too.

I keep hearing this... I never actually get into it...

I would flirt with the gym for 1-3 month intervals for the past several years. I would see minor changes, but nothing significant. I've also injured myself from using improper technique or not knowing how to scale the weights up properly.

This ALL changed when I decided to hire a personal trainer several months ago. Having that accountability and help from somebody who knows what they're doing has helped me transform my body. My trainer also helps me alter my diet over time to fit my goals.

 

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[birdy05]

I definitely think working out helps to clear my mind and help to reduce the stress but it's not a requirement. I can get away with just relaxing and listening to music too. I also enjoy going for a hike or a nice bike ride or just kicking the soccer ball around, it puts me in a pretty good mood afterwards.

 

[Jamesdoesmith]

I work out close to 5-6 times a week and it is my happy place. It is my therapy.

 

[mentalic]

I either go running or workout 4 days/week. Once per week I do yoga. It feels great and keeps my energy levels high and relieves me from stress.

 

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[jazb]

Weight lifting/ Sprinting/ Meditation/(yoga) / Intermittent fasting/ Macro and micro nutrient controlled diet

=God mode

I am not going to list all the benefits. but for business,your mind becomes so clear and free.

 

[Formless]

Sparring and Rolling full contact.

Nothing in my life is more peaceful. When punches are flying at you, nothing else in life matters. Doesn't matter how big or small, it all disappears.

Makes me feel more zen, more grounded.

 

[Jamie T]

On days that I don't work out or simply can't due to this or that, my mood just feels sub optimal. I'm not sure if it's "healthy" or not to sort of rely on it.

I've been working out consistently for 7-8 years now and the thought popped in my mind as I sit here working.

I haven't workout out today.

I agree with you here. I'm a former track & field athlete, so from a young age I got in the habit of working out / living a healthy lifestyle.

It's harder for me to NOT workout than it is TO workout (I've tried taking extended breaks, but I always go back to exercising). It's a completely different view when you're looking at working out from the perspective of "needing" to do it compared to dreading it and forcing yourself to the gym.

I do factor in recovery periods throughout the year to prevent over training too. My rest periods are the times that my schedule gets way off and I get lazy sometimes haha.

Working out, eating right, and living a healthy lifestyle is definitely controlled by the process. You do a little bit each day for years then all of the sudden you have the results you want and the endurance to do the work that matters.

 

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[Vigilante]

Responding to this from a treadmill at the club. I am working out right now to burn stress. I read somewhere today that Richard Branson attributes working out to his success.

 

[MJ DeMarco]

The most incredible productivity I ever get is from a fasted workout at 4AM with Hal Elrod's Miracle Morning sprinkled in. So yea, I need to workout in order to feel optimal.

 

[Ninjakid]

I've gone through phases where I don't workout for weeks on end, and I've gone through phases where I work out every day. I would testify that working out is definitely better. It's not natural for your body to get no physical exercise, and when it's not, a positive feedback loop is activated where you feel lethargic, your circulation becomes poor, your thoughts become more hazy, and generally you feel more like crap.

I have a martial arts practice routine which I follow every day, and I also meditate every day. I don't necessarily do this because I want to, I do it because I have to. If I don't, I can feel my equilibrium become disorientated, and I can't function at my best.

 

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[MendeGames]

The main reason I workout is for muscle gain and if I workout every day then my body doesn't have enough time to recover so I have to take at least 2 days off per week, but I still feel fine on those days even though I don't workout.

 

[Silverhawk851]

6am workouts seemed to be the most rediculously hard thing previously....

...now I can't function without hitting the gym first thing in the morning.

 

[Bigguns50]

Absolutely.
5 days of physical activity...sometimes 6.

Weight training 4-5 days/wk.
Martial Arts weekly.
Heavy bag periodically....for some reason it feels really good hitting something.

Meditation daily.

Diet...very good.

All this keeps me sharp and feeling good.

 

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[Durete]

Definitely need a work out:

In the morning: Joint mobility exercises: (will get you energized for the rest of the day)
Afternoon: Heavy workout (Depending on the day, I do a 5 day wave, following the program I made.)
Nighttime: For my job I often have to perform a show, if not I might do some Yoga or isometric strength training.

In between I choose 1 exercise per day to "Grease the groove"

 

[Stan.Geek12]

I really wish my work can allow me hit the gym atlease 3-4 times a week. I really know what great benefits it gives, but then...which comes first. Work or gym to keep fit and feel great?

 

[mowealth]

I really wish my work can allow me hit the gym atlease 3-4 times a week. I really know what great benefits it gives, but then...which comes first. Work or gym to keep fit and feel great?

Ehh, wrong. Pretty sure you can fit it in your schedule, you just don't find it important. As for me, I work out 6 times a week, after meditation, 4 days cardio, 2 days weights. After a workout, things just run smoothly for me, I get more done, I even sleep better.

 

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[Stan.Geek12]

Ehh, wrong. Pretty sure you can fit it in your schedule, you just don't find it important. As for me, I work out 6 times a week, after meditation, 4 days cardio, 2 days weights. After a workout, things just run smoothly for me, I get more done, I even sleep better.

Supposing am to be in the office from 8 or 9am up till 8 or 9pm in the night, how am i supposed to fit gym into my daily schedule?

 

[mowealth]

Supposing am to be in the office from 8 or 9am up till 8 or 9pm in the night, how am i supposed to fit gym into my daily schedule?

Well what time do you normally start your day? I would suggest going early in the morning like most people who have responded here do. You don't have to workout for hours, 30-45 minutes is more than enough, well at least for me.

 

[Stan.Geek12]

Well what time do you normally start your day? I would suggest going early in the morning like most people who have responded here do. You don't have to workout for hours, 30-45 minutes is more than enough, well at least for me.

Awesome. I think I will now be left with doing the self discipline of waking up early to work out. Thanks so much buddy.

 

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[RichyV]

I would argue everybody needs to regularly workout to feel their best. Those who don't workout have never truly experienced their potential best.

Your mind isn't separate from your body, they are one. Hormones in particular effect your mood, as well as your health (read "why zebras don't get ulcers" for more info, after my dad had a heart attack I read this seeking answers, I got them. More people should read this in today's world). Regular exercise and eating right keeps homeostasis in your body, homeostasis is critical for day to day running of your body and long term health.

 

[ddall]

Weight lifting/ Sprinting/ Meditation/(yoga) / Intermittent fasting/ Macro and micro nutrient controlled diet

=God mode

I am not going to list all the benefits. but for business,your mind becomes so clear and free.

On that same tip man, have been for years. For anyone serious about their mental performance and energy level: exercise, control your calories and eat right.

Best nootropic/anti-depressant you can swallow.

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