Exercise For Introverts – Reading With Pushups :
Since doing my pushups is a given, it can become creative how I end up doing them each day.
I’ve taken to on days I don’t go to the gym simply hitting a set every few minutes to a few times an hour while reading.
The reading is the focus, while the pushups involve the body in what would otherwise be inactive time.
This is an approach that would work for the most reclusive of introverts.
You don’t have to go to the gym, you don’t have to go anywhere. You can simply do calisthenics throughout your study periods where you’re at.
Brain and body throughout the same period of time.
You’ll eventually come out of the lair built decently from all the reps.
I’d suggest doing this in the fresh air as much as possible.
At a public library for example take a brief stroll outside every so often, maybe even do a sprint or two or some burpees while outside.
It’s all self betterment.
Looking back all the bedroom video game time was a self inflicted scourge upon myself.
•lack of socialization
•lack of physicality
•lack of natural weather
Video games – the self inflicted health scourge upon introverts.
Video games would nearly be acceptable with an open window, and a heavy bag in the corner hit for a round a couple times an hour.
Moreso if they’re only played against a friend right there with you.
And the two of you just came in from some one on one sport for an hour or three.
In addition to our brain activities we need not only physicality, but fresh air and sunshine too.
And the socialization.
The gym can often fit that bill.
It does for many, and I’m not talking just the news and sports talkers wasting time.
Many teen or twenty somethings teach themselves to be outgoing asking for spots, striking up conversations, giving deserved compliments, eventually giving advice upon being asked…all at the gym.
Much gym acquaintance and developed friendships is centered around the first instance of who asketh for and who giveth the first spot.
The rest is commenting on the world around you. Lose your headphones. People love you for doing so.
I have a million examples.
On days where I desire the solitude however I read and mix in my pushups.
I’ll read outside too.
Fresh air is necessary.
A Man is his own climate control. We don’t need coddled heat and ac making an artificial 70° all year round.
Get physical.
Get outside.
Be social.
Your world is what you make it.
-J