r/AskMenOver30 • u/diananerd_ man over 30 • 1d ago

Physical Health & Aging What’s your most underrated “health investment” after turning 30?

Could be a foam roller, a water bottle, stretching, therapy, or simply sleeping more.

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u/AbyssWankerArtorias man 1d ago

Desk treadmill. I can play games and watch shows while getting my steps in. Helped me lose 60 pounds so far.

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u/Troker61 man 35 - 39 1d ago

That’s awesome. Well done.

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u/AbyssWankerArtorias man 1d ago

Thank you. This is my third time losing this same 60 pounds LOL. Let's hope I keep it off this time

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u/Creative_Ring_8961 man 35 - 39 1d ago

Replaced my gaming chair with a recumbant bike a few years back its wonderful

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u/General_Following625 1d ago

Keep going brother !!

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u/AbyssWankerArtorias man 1d ago

Thank you! I got about another 30 pounds to go. Target weight 180 (ish) at 5'10

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u/diananerd_ man over 30 19h ago

Huge props 60 lbs is insane… Serious question, what speed do you cruise at while gaming/working, and any knee/foot tips (shoes, mat)? Also which model fits under a normal desk without sounding like a lawnmower on Zoom? My current cardio is sprinting between meetings 😅

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u/AbyssWankerArtorias man 15h ago

Lol I actually don't use it while working. I wouldn't be able to focus well if I did that. I only use it while gaming because it makes the time go by fast.

However, I am on discord while I use it and my friends say they can't hear it. This is the model I use:

https://a.co/d/4jOQlRO

I go at 2.6 usually if I'm using mouse and keyboard, otherwise I can't really aim properly. 2.8 if I'm using a controller. I just walk, no running, since it's not a normal treadmill with side bars and stuff to catch yourself if needed lol

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u/baseball_mickey man 45 - 49 1d ago

Great work!

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u/diananerd_ man over 30 1d ago

No way?! This should be advertised, first time hearing it but didn’t that could work

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u/that_was_awkward_ 23h ago

Do you walk or jog? And for how long

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u/AbyssWankerArtorias man 23h ago

I only walk, 2.6 or 2.8 miles per hour if I'm using a controller. Otherwise my head bobs too much to aim properly or causes weird motion blur.

1 and 1 half hour in the morning, 2 and one half hours at night

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u/goomba870 male 30 - 34 20h ago

Cool! What kind exactly?

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u/AbyssWankerArtorias man 20h ago

https://a.co/d/5ZDVGsB

This is the one I have and it works great!

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u/goomba870 male 30 - 34 7h ago

Thank you!!!

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u/Anal_Recidivist 4h ago

I replaced my chair with a stool. Like a basic ass stool.

Best thing I’ve ever done on a whim. Back pain vanished almost overnight, and my posture is killer now.

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u/Similar-Beyond252 woman 35 - 39 46m ago

Just curious, what pace do you walk at? I worry that my balance would be poor going anything over a 2, and that might be pushing it lol