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What is your go-to workout?

I typically hate workouts. I don't like physical labor, and do my best to control my diet rather than ever break a sweat.


BUT a few months ago my teenager and I started Jiu Jitsu together. He doesn't know it's a sneaky way of spending time together when otherwise my teenage son would cringe at the thought of dedicating an hour a day to his mom.


It's gotten me pretty excited about developing this skill, so I want to know what your favorite workout is? Anything cool I should be trying out on BJJ off days?

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Tres
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Account Executive
Peloton! I wish I had bought one way sooner. 
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
I can't take the Peloton hype... it's too 'trendy' for me!
Tres
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Account Executive
My next suggestion was CrossFit, but I'm guessing same answer as above? 
Incognito
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Master of Disaster
so many people get hurt at crossfit. also, the peloton is a "meh" from me and I have one. I'd rather be outside or actually DOING something.
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
@Tres Yes and no, CrossFit isn't my jam, but mostly because I don't like to work out. I need something that fitness is a byproduct. That's why I'm loving Jiu Jitsu- it's a mind game that you get fit from. 
Tres
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Account Executive
The outside thing depends where you live... in the winter months here there's no way I can be running or biking outside, but in the summer I can see your point. 
Tres
Politicker
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Account Executive
Ultimate Frisbee then!
Incognito
WR Officer
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Master of Disaster
@Tres I'm from canada originally, so you can still find things to do outside that involve fitness! 

you absolutely can run outside - you just need the right gear. 

maybe ice skate? shovel snow for elderly people? run around the neighborhood making inappropriate snowpersons? 
Zags
Good Citizen
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Global Account Manager
Was the same way, didn't want to jump onto some expensive fad. Wife wanted one so bit the bullet, now I use it more than her. 
Zags
Good Citizen
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Global Account Manager
You can get hurt doing any athletic activity. CrossFit isn't inherently more dangerous than anything else. It's up to you and your coaches to manage load, technique, etc. Just my 2 cents. 
curlyfries99
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VP Engineering
@Tres lol
Incognito
WR Officer
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Master of Disaster
@Zags obviously you didn’t ready WHY I made that comment 
beerisforclosers
Politicker
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Account Manager
Same!! I didn't want to get on the wagon but man I love it.
Rallier
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SDR Manager and Consultant
I'm a runner. Only because I make poor life choices
Bittersweet0326
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Digital Business Associate
SKWATS - no matter what your primary focus in you need to be able to properly squat. Barbell, kettlebell, whatever it doesn't matter. 
Donutpanda
Executive
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Enterprise Account Executive
This person knows what’s up
Gottapumpthosenumbers
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Biz Dev
Skwatting is scientifically proven to increase sales skills by a median of 18%
Bittersweet0326
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Digital Business Associate
I've literally never read a more true statement
Sealsey
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BDR
Amen 
poweredbycaffeine
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Air squats are a fundamental movement. 3-year-olds squat better than anyone in this room--time for y'all to get better at it.
Incognito
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Master of Disaster
I like to rollerblade in skate parks for extra cardio. I also hate workouts, but enjoy physical labor. Know what I hate more than anything? 

Looking unattractive. 

So when I go to the gym I make sure to wear clothes that are too tight and highlight my fat rolls and are basically unflattering in every way. So when I look in the mirror, I get pissed and give all the extra pushes until I can't anymore. 

Be careful doing a sport without a baseline fitness, though, as you're 90000000% more likely to get hurt. 
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
this post had me smiling, laughing, then defeated by the end. 10/10. 

also, you're so right. Luckily the BJJ school I attend takes warm-ups and safety seriously. 
Incognito
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Master of Disaster
I would hope so. A lot of the drills do increase the baseline.

But just remember that if you don't have muscles  to support your joints/ligaments/tendons, they're gonna take the strain instead. Don't be afraid to tap out early until you've built up enough to take it. 
InQ5WeTrust
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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
Yoga + CrossFit + cycling to work pre-pandemic now it's walking to the convenience store. 

Not joining Bill Gates for hot boi summer this year. 
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
With BG being single now, I've gotta get hot girl summer ready... I've been on the lookout for a billionaire to pull. 
InQ5WeTrust
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No marketing, mayo isn't an MQL
Nothing wrong with marrying well. 
saygrace
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Sales Executive
Cycling and weights 
UserNotFound
Politicker
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Account Executive
Do you have a particular weights regiment? 
thatdocumentguy
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VP Growth
Stonglifts 5x5 is a good starting place.
CuriousFox
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Running. 
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
Running was my go-to in my early 20s! I loved it and the time for introspection it provides. I'm so out of shape now that it's not as fun, but hoping to get there again!
iminameeting
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Account Executive
Deadlifts! Picking up heavy things just feels good for some reason 
Bittersweet0326
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Digital Business Associate
Nothing makes you feel stronger than having a good deadlift day
Worf
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SDR
100 pushups.
100 situps/crunches.
100 squats.
1-mile run.
Everyday.
KeepItReal
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Senior Client Partner
Trying to break a sweat everyday, that’s what is most important I think and it doesn’t matter how. At least couple times a week I go to lift some weight at the gym, at least once a week go hiking, running, cycling. What matters the most is breaking a sweat. 
Ace
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CEO
Pushups!!
UserNotFound
Politicker
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Account Executive
The fact that I can hardly do 5 real pushups should tell you how badly I hate working out. hahahaha
Ace
Arsonist
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CEO
Lol I feel you but that's a start. My dad is 60. He starting a proper workout 7 months ago. He was able to do only 4-5 pushups. But now he does 50 in a go. Start small. You will get there eventually 
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Stretches + pushups + skips!
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
Skips means what, exactly? I'm envisioning actual skipping... 
thatdocumentguy
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VP Growth
That works well.
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Yes actual one :)
Salespreuner
Big Shot
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Regional Sales Director
Surely did and will🙌
Kiona
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Head of Business Development
Run
Chep
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Bitcoin Adoption Specialist
Running with the nike run club app
Telehealth_2the_Moon
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Director of Business Development
BJJ is a hell of a workout on it's own! But any type of cardio is going to help out with BJJ, fighting is way more tiring than you can realize. 

In that regards I hate cardio that is long and steady, I can't do things I like for longer than an hour so running for that long is out of the question. I'm a big fan of group classes since that can be a great way to push yourself harder than you would on your own and without having to come up with a workout. Also general sports and activities (like BJJ) that are a great workout but also enjoyable on their own.

Nice stuff also with the BJJ, that's a cool mom move right there!
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
@Telehealth_2the_Moon Thanks! I've learned that teenage boys definitely do not want to spend time with mom... so I'm meeting him where he's at. Now we have something in common again!
Telehealth_2the_Moon
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Director of Business Development
And you're a shoo in for winner of the "my mom can beat up your mom" arguments.
CCP
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VP, Business Development
I got into powerlifting about 8 months back and I'm loving it! Picking up heavy things is a great stress reliever. 
countingmyinterest
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Account Executive
TRX and going for walks. Helps that I can do it from anywhere, especially while traveling. 
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
I know Google could tell me... but I don't want to switch tabs (ha) what is TRX??
countingmyinterest
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Account Executive
Suspension training bands that you can attach to a door. Made by a NAVY Seal - you can get in a lot of workouts and take it anywhere. Great for traveling. 
Trinity
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BusDev
Cardio+Weights combo like HIIT
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
this is what I've been thinking I'd try to work into my schedule. Like a 21-day fix video every day that I don't have BJJ. 
0PercentCloseRate
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Oh boy
I'm a huge hiker. I get out on the trail 3-4 times a week! Plus its an excuse not to look at my phone for an hour or so, which is always nice
UserNotFound
Politicker
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Account Executive
I've actually never been on a hike! It's on my list this summer, I'm trying to challenge myself to get out of my comfort zone. 
HappyGilmore
Politicker
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Account Executive
Lift weights 4-5 days a week and try to squeeze some cardio in (even walking) 2-3 days as well
eman
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Account Executive
Peloton bodyweight classes! Quick and easy for a break from cold calling
justatopproducer
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VP OF SALES -US
Download the shred app, literally tells me exactly what to do every day and has an endless amount of options. I also find that I don’t put much thought or planning into the workout so it saves me time as well to put focus back into work and hobbies and other things that make me money or happy. 
UserNotFound
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Account Executive
Never heard of it... gotta look into this!
SammySandbags
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Account Executive
Spin and yoga back to back - Call it Spoga
MrMotivation
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Sales
I lift. Only thing that I really enjoy these days. Significant other has a Peloton, which is great if you want a really good sweat for only 20-30 mins of work
SgtAE
WR Officer
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AE
My shoulder is currently injured and I can only do elliptical work right now, so around 80 minutes of elliptical work per day for me :) 
deviantzen
WR Lieutenant
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Consultant
I used to do pushups at my desk pre-Covid when I had a call I could have done better on

But generally I do the most basic bodybuilding split. Diet is more important for physique.
Bensonwade
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Enterprise Account Executive
Treadmill, max incline, 3.3mph 40 minutes. Low-intensity interval training.  High calorie burn, low effort and can do work while doing it.
TheHypnotist
Executive
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Sales Manager
Calisthenics - pull-ups, push-ups, L-sits, hand-stands, bodyweight rows. Requires a minimum of equipment. Don't worry, you will not spontaneously grow huge muscles, but it will work wonders for muscle tone.
Indakitchenwhippin
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Channel Sales
Outside of standard weight lifting, I'm big into cycling. Due to Covid + Winter weather it's hard to get motivated to go on a bike ride so I bought a smart trainer, highly suggest if you have the cash and a solid bike already, it's like having a peloton but way cheaper and better because you can take it off the trainer and ride it once the weather warms up. 

The trainer has been a real god send when I don't feel like working out because all I have to do is hop on it and I can turn on a TV or something, super easy to fit in during the workday on slow days too.
IRS
Good Citizen
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Regional Solutions Consultant
Recently joined Lifetime Fitness- they have some solid classes that are included with their membership. Besides that, strength training is my go to workout. Sprinkle in a little basketball here in there too.

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