Comment by gooodvibes
3 days ago
There are positive physical and mental change that happen with more intensive cardio and with resistance training that you can't get from walking no matter how much you walk. And there's nothing herculian about those modes of exercise.
This is true, but it doesn't matter if people don't do it.
The danger of hyper-optimization is people just giving up altogether. That's why a lot of those intense diets don't work.
Does Keto work? Yes. But does it actually? No. Because being on Keto is very, very hard and people just give up. The vast majority of people who start Keto will not stick to it.
But switching out soda for diet soda is easy. So, if I'm inclined to give suggestions, I'd rather suggest that.
I'm not suggesting hyper-optimization. I'm suggesting a basic exercise program which includes resistance training and cardio.
For some, perhaps many or even most, that is a hyper-optimization IMO.
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long-term evidence isn't clear at all for the benefit of these
You're wrong about this. It's very clear, and some of the evidence is presented in the original article here.
I wouldn't like the takeaway from my comment to be that any extra intensity beyond daily walking is wasted. Instead my point is that for some, walking is one of the few exercises within reach that is sustainable with low injury risk.
I am also saying that for those new to the gym, starting with say 10-20 minutes every day is better in the long run than 1-1.5 hours three times a week before the body is acclimated or before proper form is developed. This lowers the risk of injury that could set back the health improvement endeavor.