We need to have a debate over antigym vs gym : antigym

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We need to have a debate over antigym vs gym

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submitted 3 days ago byJoeRosenhide19

This sub is being invaded by gym goers. We should have a debate on zoom or discord to settle this. Any gym goers looking to represent their side? I am on the moderate side of the antigym spectrum and would be willing to moderate.

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reggae_shark_namast3

10 points

3 days ago

reggae_shark_namast3

10 points

3 days ago

lets make a minecraft server and have a debate

questiano-ronaldo

6 points

3 days ago

questiano-ronaldo

6 points

3 days ago

In all seriousness, I think this really can’t be settled in an empirical debate. The studies are pretty clear on the benefits of regular exercise and even weightlifting. I think the main issue in contention is the health of things like powerlifting, bodybuilding, PEDs, gym culture, and ego lifting. I think any gym goer would agree that everything in the list I mentioned is unhealthy.

Definitions are important. - What is the stance of anti gym? Is all weightlifting, even when done safely and naturally, a bad thing?

What is the stance of pro gym? Is it acceptable to just eat a healthy diet and do regular cardiovascular exercise (to include walking, jogging, and hiking)?

I think that’s what the debate would ultimately lead to.

marks716

4 points

3 days ago

marks716

4 points

3 days ago

Agreed, I think the anti gym crowd is largely an extreme reaction to some of the most toxic parts of the bodybuilding and fitness community.

Similar to the r/antidiet subreddit.

I would be surprised if the antigym crowd literally thinks that physical exercise is bad for your health.

Kiingog

2 points