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What is a good hobby/skill that most people should give a try, and why so? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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What is something like a hobby or skill that you belive almost anybody should give a try, and what makes your suggestion so good compared to other things?

i feel like this is a descent question i guess.

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[–] njinx 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It's fun

My knees disagree but each to their own ;)

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I cringe watching someone struggling to turn the pedals when they are riding a multi geared bike.

Cycling is good for the knees, if you're not staining to turn the pedals. That's why gearing exists.

Use the gears to make the pedaling easier.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Also to add, the seat height should be adjusted such that your leg is just under full extension when on the pedal at its lowest point. Otherwise you are wasting a ton of power with every stroke, and will feel it in your knees much quicker.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

O yes. If you have problems, shift down, pedal faster. Everything above 70 pedal turns per minute is good for your knees. Everything below is bad

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Wait a minute internet dude, did you make sure your seat was the right height? Having the seat at the right height I.e. fully extended legs, the down like an inch, really helped me out with the joint pain. I mention it because biking is generally considered a low impact activity. Knee surgery haver here, myself :')

[–] njinx 2 points 1 year ago

Y'know that might be the problem. I always just assumed it was because I'm out of shape (although that's probably a contributor as well)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

My Hemorrhoids also disagree