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by whatamidoingyo 914 days ago
For me, martial arts tend to be the best way to stay disciplined with exercise. Specifically Jiu-Jitsu, but I also train Muay Thai occasionally.

When you experience sparring (i.e. "rolling") for the first time against somebody that knows what they're doing, you feel entirely helpless. It will make you crave learning more technique. Then you become the one making people feel helpless on their first day, and it's just a wild experience. It truly becomes a super power.

It's so beneficial because you're not only exercising. You're making friends, connections, and learning a valuable life skill (as well as some humbling life lessons).