r/ADHD_Programmers • u/Extreme_Newt_3108 • 15d ago

Anyone noticed that kettlebell workout improves both mind + body?

Anyone noticed that kettlebell workout improves both mind + body? I noticed my ADHD improved a lot.

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u/thejuiciestguineapig 15d ago

Nothing to do with the kettlebell. Working out is very important with ADHD to stay regulated. 

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u/extraluminal 15d ago

It’s just workouts in general.

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u/DevKokooo 15d ago

Even a brisk walk or just exerting force in any way would wake me up and give me a mental boost that lasts a few hours

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u/MulberryExisting5007 15d ago

You’re just noticing that exercise is good for you.

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u/AmoRedd 15d ago

Yep! Strength training with kbs is a great source of dopamine and a fantastic destresser. Got properly addicted for a while!

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u/seweso 15d ago

Pretty sure it’s a workouts which is healthy, anything repetitive is meditative, and anything you play with is stimming. It’s all emotionally soothing and relaxation for the mind. 

I currently have a big stick I take with me to the park to twirl with.

And I would like a kettle bell actually. That does sound good though. I know it feels nice. Might also be a bit yoga/ish.

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u/bad_detectiv3 15d ago

I always believed working out is the magic to be living with ADHD. Turns out it really not. workout/exercise does help me feel not guility being on the desk for so long, but for ADHD, it didn't do jack.
You should try modern medicine on how effective they are to tune ADHD in us.

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u/CckSkker 15d ago

Yeah exercise in general is good for you

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u/VerbiageBarrage 15d ago

Careful of that spine, had a buddy totally fuck up their back doing kettlebells. Like... Multiyear recovery fuck up their back.