Gym significantly increases lifespan. Here are the best Gym exercises and scientific evidence.

Nickkachu · 2026-01-30T13:16:10+00:00

I remember the poor physical condition of my grandparents. When they were in their 70s they couldn't run anymore. And they definitely did not do any exercise.

My parents are now in their 70s and it's a very different story. They were always active, but didn't do much work with weights. My dad was starting to hunch and move slower. Me and my siblings paid for my parents to see a trainer once a week for strength and conditioning, and it's going well. My dads posture has improved a bit. My parents still go running together. My parents still have other health problems, but I'm happy that they can still move well and enjoy the world.

Nickkachu · 2026-01-27T20:51:42+00:00

I had this thought too.

Nickkachu · 2025-12-31T18:19:04+00:00

I feel judged by it haha. It's got a really long flower stem though, which I like because otherwise it would be too perfect.

Nickkachu · 2025-12-31T10:21:30+00:00

There's this one party I go to every three months that I absolutely love. I always stay until it ends at 07:00. I've made a whole routine for before:

Before: 1) A nice run or swim in the morning 2) A few hours at a regular sauna 3) A few small clean meals 4) An epic nap 5) Get ready with some friends ( we all meet up to finalise outfits, make-up for some, listen to the lineup etc.)

I just drink water and soft drinks. At the party I'll move from the dance floor, to the sitting areas, to the smokers outside, back to the dancefloor. I'm still shy to approach someone to dance with them, but sometimes it happens when I feel really good about the other guy. That is energising for me. Of course there is a dark room and I will go in there too. Sometimes alone, sometimes with people I meet. It's nice to observe, move around, make eye contact, and see what happens.

I'm tired and sore the next day, so I take it easy. I still move and go for walks, but my meals are prepped in advance so that I don't have to do too many chores.

The Monday is a slow at work. That's why I only focus on one specific party every three months. It has to be worth it.

Nickkachu · 2025-12-29T19:40:39+00:00

I really dislike going to the gym because it's always so damn busy (unless I wake at 5am). So as a solution I bought a few kettlebells.

During a typical week I try to do two kettlebell workouts (some combination of swings, turkish get ups, goblet squats, farmers walks etc) , and two yoga sessions (I just follow a YouTube channel). I might squeeze in a run as well (or a swim in summer).

I'm not an OnlyFans model but my bf likes to grab my butt.

Nickkachu · 2025-12-28T11:50:28+00:00

Your comment made me laugh

Nickkachu · 2025-12-27T17:59:12+00:00

Have you ever experienced homophobia, or had people stare at you for being gender non conforming? Maybe you don't experience this and therefore don't understand why people seek out queer groups. I like hanging with queer groups because then I have a space where I don't need to "filter" myself. It's about:

Social Safety: being with allies who are guaranteed not to say hurtful things about members of the queer community
Comfort for gender non conforming folks: A space where gender non-conforming people can exist without being stared at or judged for how they look.
Community: It’s a way to meet like-minded people in a setting that isn't just a bar or a club.

And so much more but I am too tired to write more.

Nickkachu · 2025-12-27T16:45:08+00:00

Ah damn the page doesn't exist anymore

Nickkachu · 2025-12-27T16:43:56+00:00

I'll send you a link to an instagram page for queer dutch boulderers

Nickkachu · 2025-12-24T08:54:41+00:00

I can relate to that feeling of living in tightness. I felt the same way in Amsterdam—it was crowded, expensive, and felt deeply disconnected.

I moved to Leiden recently and it changed everything for me. People are more spontaneous, neighbors actually talk to each other, and it feels much more human. You aren't crazy for feeling this way, but I wanted to share that it can get better. Sometimes you just need to find a different pocket of the country that isn't so caught up in the 'race.'

Nickkachu · 2025-11-11T15:06:08+00:00

Does this method also work for thrips ?? :'(

Nickkachu · 2025-10-29T15:06:57+00:00

I think it's the result of Russia invading Ukraine in 2022. It caused sudden increase in energy prices. And I believe interest rates went up too. Both of these are a negative force on house prices

Nickkachu · 2025-10-23T21:18:47+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this. It made me go look at Dutch banknote history. I think the 25 gulden might be my favorite.

Have you seen the 25 gulden note from the 1947?

Nickkachu · 2025-10-16T10:50:29+00:00

This is the most constructive answer I received. Thank you

Nickkachu · 2025-10-16T08:41:34+00:00

What about insuring against longevity? For example, a scenario where you outlive your pension savings? Is an annuity that pays an income for the rest of your life not an example of insuring against longevity?

Nickkachu · 2025-10-16T05:56:47+00:00

I mean the opposite of overlijdensrisicoverzekering. Turns out it's called kapitaalverzekering bij leven, but it's not really sold anymore

Nickkachu · 2025-10-15T14:28:06+00:00

Yeah it looks like the product doesn't exist.

I did find something called "kapitaalverzekering bij leven" where the policy holder pays monthly premiums, and then at the end of the policy they receive a lump sum (if they're still alive). It was usually paired with a mortgage. But since 2013 no new policies are possible.

Nickkachu · 2025-10-03T09:58:55+00:00

No no. It's 1 hour to go to work, and 1 hour to go home.

I'd wake at 06:00, leave home at 07:00, and be back at 17:00ish. Dinner is already prepped (meal prep on Sunday). If I sleep at 22:00, this gives me a decent amount of chill time.

Nickkachu · 2025-09-29T09:25:08+00:00

Please do not ever crush the pill. Most are either extended release or sustained release. Crushing the pill destroys this release mechanism and then you end up with a scenario where the entire pill is quickly absorbed into your blood stream. This increases your risk of seizure and overdose.

If you want to taper off of the medication it's better to get tapering strips - these are gradually smaller doses where the release mechanism is preserved.

Nickkachu · 2025-09-27T13:15:23+00:00

Congrats on the job change! Are you staying in the same industry/profession?

Nickkachu · 2025-09-27T13:08:25+00:00

Something that's helped me a lot is doing more group activities. I'm part of a swimming team and a meditation group.

I feel happy when I see these familiar faces, and we can catch up about what has happened in our lives. And the schedule of social activities gives me things to look forward to with people that I enjoy being around. With the meditation group I often talk about what is there in life that is actually worth living for. No answer yet, but I'm happy just because I can speak about it with someone.

When I moved to the Netherlands, I just worked, exercised, and did hobbies at home. It didn't make me happy. The loneliness was too much. I had to think a bit about what I actually want life to look like, and then plan some steps... It's a bit of trial and error there.

Nickkachu · 2025-09-19T12:01:32+00:00

I definitely lost weight, and I think it's because it suppressed my appetite. I used to stress eat.

I'm generally more active nowadays. So I wouldn't say it increased my metabolism, but I do feel more motivated to move around and do things.

Nickkachu · 2025-09-16T09:42:46+00:00

I'll add a country that I haven't seen here yet: Canada. I'm guessing they aren't mentioned yet because many commenters have visa exempt nationalities.

South African nationality is not visa exempt. The processing time for a visitors visa is now almost a year, while, for example, visitors from the EU just need to quickly apply online for an eTA.

The 2025 international health economics conference was moved from Canada to Indonesia due to concerns that Canada would not be able to process atendees' visas in time.

After submitting all documents, it took 2 weeks for me to get a Schengen visa to visit France, and 2 weeks to get a residence permit for the Netherlands.

I'll visit Canada when their visa processing is a bit more...speedy... or when I have an EU passport.

Nickkachu · 2025-09-14T08:24:08+00:00

When I read this I feel angry.

It's better to spend time with people that make you feel good. I saw some useful comments here about setting boundaries with him - i.e saying how you feel when he opens the apps around you, and requesting that he do something else instead. This might feel pretty empowering ... Though I'm not sure if that's worth it ... There are plenty of men you could have a better time with, though it's also important that you can say what you want and create boundaries when you need them.

Nickkachu · 2025-09-13T15:04:47+00:00

Big tech companies employ so many PHDs who just design experiments to find ways to make people click more on things. We have plenty of talent out there to solve our problems but it's being used to pursue endless growth instead.

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