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I hate exercise. It makes me feel bad. Buuut I think after 28 goddamn years I finally found a solo exercise activity that I don't hate - Audio Trip on the Oculus Quest with some weights strapped to my wrists. It's exhausting and I also don't hate it. I kinda like it actually.

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Aella

@Aella_Girl

Dec 5, 2020

the trick is i need to distract my brain so it doesn't notice that i'm working out.

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Aella

@Aella_Girl

I don't really like hikes the sports I've tried to play. I do very much like vigorous social dancing. I think for me artificial/natural isn't the key distinction, it's whether it fully engages my brain at a high sustained rate or not.

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Aella

@Aella_Girl

Dec 5, 2020

I can think about other things while I'm hiking! I can think about what I'm gonna do today or eat later, I have tons of extra brain space. I can't do this at all when I'm doing high intensity social dance or VR exercise game levels.

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Have you ever tried a martial art? Like Brazilian Jiu Jitsu or Muay Thai? That could be psychologically engaging.