yes, exactly

[cellio]

This Drabble strip speaks to me. (Edited to fix link.)

The issue with exercise for me isn't physical exertion; it's time. I'll grant that the net gain is likely to be higher than depicted here. That doesn't motivate me; I find my actual time now more valuable than my hypothetical time at the age of 90.

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[jducoeur]

I'm a great believer in the parallel-processing theory of exercise. At the moment I'm just watching TV while I do so (currently the rewatch of STTNG that I've been putting off for ten years), but I used to do books and courses on tape, courtesy of the iPod.

Also, don't underestimate the current benefits. I agree that benefits when I'm 90 aren't motivating, but I've got pretty clear evidence that regular exercise makes an *enormous* difference in my mood, outlook and productivity. So in terms of overall accomplishment, I suspect it's about a wash: I lose an hour, but gain in doing more with the remaining time...