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exercise for us? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Not quite related but when I have no motivation to clean I set a timer for 5 minutes per room. It becomes a race for me to see if I can get it done in time. I might do something similar for exercise.

Side note, I have a notification for daily tasks that notifies me every hour until I do it. It annoys me enough that I do it.

Not everything works for everyone though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I do the timer thing, sort of! But I'll do it in the form of multitasking. Say if I have a kettle on or coffee/tea brewing, I'll see how much of the dishwasher I can unload in that time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I love that idea. My partner also does this. She likes to see how much of the kitchen she can clean when the kettle is boiling.