The author reflects on their past routine of exercising at home during the lockdown in 2020 and 2021 and the challenges of fitting in exercise now that life has returned to a more normal pace. They struggle with finding time and motivation to exercise, feeling guilty for not doing enough to optimize their workouts. They contemplate shifting their exercise routine to the evening based on a study that suggests evening exercise may have health benefits. However, they ultimately accept that the most important thing is to exercise whenever they can.
The author grapples with their feelings of dread and chore-like attitude towards exercise, questioning why they struggle to find joy or interest in physical activity. They consider ways to make exercise more enjoyable and less of a punishment, focusing on making it a blessed hour rather than a cursed one. They reflect on the limited time we have in life and the importance of spending our hours wisely, including how we approach exercise. Despite feeling like they may not be doing enough, they strive to approach exercise with curiosity and a willingness to experiment with different approaches.
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Advice from Wirecutter includes organizing your phone’s photo library and cleaning out unnecessary images. The Minnesota Timberwolves face the Denver Nuggets in the N.B.A. playoffs, with the Timberwolves coming off their first playoff series win in two decades. The author reflects on their exercise routine and the importance of finding joy in physical activity, even if it means experimenting with different approaches to make it more enjoyable and less of a chore.
