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exercise for us? (self.adhd)

submitted 11 months ago by surewhynotlem to c/adhd

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Exercise is hitting. My brain gives up way before my body does. Even when I try and listen to music or watch shows while exercising, I just can't keep at it.

Has anyone found an ADHD friendly way to exercise?

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[–] DelightfullyDivisive 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

An exercise bike has been great for me. I can pedal while I read, solve a word puzzle, or watch something on YouTube. I often will do my email that way with a computer - I bought a bike with a build-in desktop. (I think it's called "exer-work" or something like that.)

I also lift weights regularly. I manage to do that by promising myself that I only need to do one set of whatever I feel like lifting. Most of the time I want to do more once I get started, but sometimes I don't. Setting the bar really low (no pun intended) is how I have managed to form & keep the habit.

[–] Zoomboingding 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Echo: elliptical is set up by the TV hooked up to chromecast. I exercise while watching 40 minute YouTube videos.

Oh, also Ring Fit Adventure