Exercise Necessity Debate

Comments strongly advocate for the essential health benefits of exercise, criticizing articles or views that seek alternatives or minimize its importance in combating sedentary lifestyles.

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xj9 Oct 7, 2017 View on HN

"why don't you exercise?" is always a valid question tho; unless you are physically incapable of doing so, you should, and you're unquestionably damaging your health if you don't.

afrojack123 Nov 13, 2020 View on HN

Exercise is good for you but not for the reasons you think.

jug5 Aug 10, 2015 View on HN

Why don't you just... Exercise?

Havoc Jun 14, 2023 View on HN

Maybe this is why exercise is beneficial

bamboozled Jun 27, 2024 View on HN

I've read that exercise negates all of this...

Retric Dec 27, 2017 View on HN

This discounts the enjoyment of a heathy body and a good workout. It's like complaining about people eating food.

hgomersall Jan 31, 2024 View on HN

Not doing exercise makes living worthwhile?

pphysch Jul 2, 2025 View on HN

"Not exercising" also feels very bad, just on a different time scale.

loblollyboy Sep 3, 2019 View on HN

Why cant you just go excercise?

raspyberr Mar 12, 2023 View on HN

There is no hack. Exercise is non-negotiable. Our lifestyles are far too sedantry for our bodies' evolution. If you are not willing to add a small amount of exercise into your life, you are admitting that you are happy to at least have health issues later in life or at most willing to live a shorter life.