I gained a bunch of weight over the last few years and was like 20lbs overweight, now I'm at the high end or a little over for my height, and still have fat around my midsection. I quit drinking for the most part, and my diet is pretty good right now since getting on anti-depressants and not snacking all night.

I'd like to get some muscles, but I hate gyms. I've been doing calisthenics indoors a few times a week. I also have some dumbells, and will jog or hike 2 or 3 times a week.

Should I think about getting more weights or just stick with this routine for now?

  • Ithorian [comrade/them]
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    2 years ago

    Do 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats and a 10km run every day and you'll be the strongest person on earth.

      • UnicodeHamSic [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        Yeah, actually. You wanna start slow with that kinda routine. If your form isn't well practiced you will end up in severe pain after a few hundred of any movement. Once your body is ready that is doable

    • commiewithoutorgans [he/him, comrade/them]
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      2 years ago

      My friends and I did this during the first part of the pandemic, and it legitimately was pretty nice for keeping fit. We added 100 body rows/pull-ups and it was a pretty legit workout. Add some stretching/yoga and you have a couple hours of fitness and enough to stay very fit