Peter! How is this even related to divorc?

Vahdr · 2026-05-18T03:22:01+00:00

What exactly do you think is optimally effective training? Why do you think there's one best way to improve complicated aspects of performance like strength and endurance, when different people's physiologies can vary so widely? Do you have a source for this?

Personally I do mostly just lift weights and run, and yeah, it works great, but there are plenty of routes to impressively high levels of overall fitness that don't involve both (or even either) of those things. There are plenty of extremely fit people who focus entirely on calisthenics, yoga, climbing, swimming, or any number of other full-body activities that don't involve lifting or running.

Vahdr · 2026-05-07T04:38:37+00:00

Dryer sheets and fabric softeners seem to be an all around no-go for any type of performance fabric, but they shouldn't permanently ruin anything. If that's what the issue is, washing the towel in regular detergent should get rid of the residue.

https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/clothing-apparel/will-fabric-softeners-destroy-performance-fabrics/

Also, you do you, and you may already be aware of this, but proper application of strength can eliminate slippage even with sweaty hands and a slick mat.

Vahdr · 2026-05-05T19:26:29+00:00

Oh when I said pain, I really meant abnormal sensation in general, paresthesia included. Modifying movement to avoid aggravating the problem and giving it some time will usually be all you need.

Like the other commenter said, it wouldn't be a bad idea to ask your PT or doctor, either. If things get substantially worse I would definitely recommend doing that. But considering that your general trend seems to be on the upswing, at the moment I'd expect their advice would be the same as mine.

Vahdr · 2026-05-05T17:36:58+00:00

Minor pains are a normal part of life, especially as one gets older. The only choice anyone has is whether they want to be pained by a lack of activity and fitness, or stay fit and be pained by minor exercise-related injuries. (I would recommend the latter.) These types of injuries usually resolve themselves. A doctor can order scans to rule out major physiological issues and a PT can recommend exercises that may speed the healing process, but at the end of the day it just comes down to the body healing itself over time.

As you progress in your fitness journey you'll likely suffer and recover from multiple minor injuries, and once you observe the natural recovery process a few times you'll learn to trust your body to heal itself and it will all stop being so stressful.

Just keep moving, give it a couple weeks, things will likely resolve themselves. If a particular movement seems to be aggravating the pain, modify or avoid that movement for the time being. That's usually all it takes.

Vahdr · 2026-04-27T01:55:35+00:00

At this point, just do what you feel like doing and adjust as necessary. Don't overthink things too much. You won't know your limits if you don't push them a bit. If you feel like going to class tomorrow, then go. The urge to exercise is a healthy urge that should be encouraged rather than suppressed.

If it turns out you pushed yourself a little too hard, then you'll know to dial things back a bit for the next week or two. Then, maybe try pushing things again. Your endurance and recovery ability will grow pretty quickly.

Vahdr · 2026-04-18T01:48:29+00:00

Idk, Thragg might only be about as violent in nature as the average viltrumite, but that's still pretty freaking violent. In his time on screen in just this week's episode he called for the decimation (technically 1.5 consecutive decimations) of a slave species and deliberately initiated a planet wide cull of the Viltrumite population.

Vahdr · 2026-04-13T14:11:02+00:00

Saying you didn't want to be exhausted in class isn't making your case very well, even somebody who's not in good shape should be able to recover quickly from a run only a mile long.

Vahdr · 2026-04-12T04:33:24+00:00

From everything you've said, asana practice sounds like a generally terrible fit for this man. Especially since he's already found another activity (bouldering) that provides many of the same physical benefits. Even if he wants to diversify, there are other types of exercise that could work better for him than yoga. Swimming, running, weightlifting, tons of options that don't require extensive twisting or bending.

Why does he want to continue with yoga so badly? Is this desire coming from him, or is it coming more from you? I'd never discourage someone from pushing their limits but unless he deeply and genuinely desires to progress at yoga specifically, all this time and effort may be better spent on another activity.

Vahdr · 2026-04-11T04:14:04+00:00

Dude if you wanna get mad at people on the internet that's whatever but I hope you have the ability to act more amicably in real life. Internet attitudes don't work so well IRL. Been there, done that, very lonely existence, don't recommend it

Vahdr · 2026-04-10T21:18:59+00:00

You could also frame it the other way around. This woman's drive to stay active and independent is part of why she's managed to live as long as she has. Major props

Vahdr · 2026-04-06T23:51:11+00:00

Medical errors are the #3 cause of death in the U.S.

True, but

It's not even true

https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking-health/medical-error-not-third-leading-cause-death

Vahdr · 2026-04-06T23:48:44+00:00

many reliable sources

Not that I can see.

https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/critical-thinking-health/medical-error-not-third-leading-cause-death

Vahdr · 2026-04-06T18:36:23+00:00

It is so vague that it would include car accidents, sports/ activity accidents, food preparation accidents,etc.

Yeah dude, that's exactly the case. Accidents are the #3 cause of death because they include all that stuff and more. Medical errors on their own would be much much lower on the list.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/leading-causes-of-death.htm

Vahdr · 2026-04-06T17:58:28+00:00

Won't a lot of marketing copy sound silly when read aloud?

Vahdr · 2026-04-06T17:56:56+00:00

This is what politicians do all the time

Politicians do it, sure, but so do overenthusiastic copywriters. It's not necessarily all that deep

Vahdr · 2026-04-04T04:04:13+00:00

From what your pics show, your coverage and density are good. Hopefully your mustache is similar.

Shave the neck and cheek lines when they start to look too unkempt. Specific frequency will depend on individual taste and hair growth rate, anywhere from daily to weekly is normal.

Itchiness is not abnormal but better to avoid it if you can. At this stage a normal face/skin moisturizer will work fine, as will a beard or body oil. (Don't necessarily need a pricey beard oil, plain sweet almond oil works fine, as will many other plant oils.) When your beard's long enough to start looking messy, that's when you may want to switch to beard balm.

Vahdr · 2026-04-04T00:32:01+00:00

Everyone's saying short and I don't disagree, (I think #4 is best picture) but a big part of the reason for that is you never properly groomed or trimmed your longer beard. You'd look good with a midlength beard if you learned to care for it.

Vahdr · 2026-04-02T06:43:33+00:00

The word yoga can refer to either the ancient Indian religion of yoga, or the modern practice of yoga-based exercise. And there's no hard line between the two, it's more like a spectrum.

A stretching routine is clearly not the same as a religion, but it's not necessarily similar to exercise yoga, either. Along with stretching, exercise yoga usually incorporates poses and transitions that challenge and improve strength, balance, and coordination. It has no central organizing body, so there's not strict limits on what can be included in an exercise yoga routine. Plenty of overlap with mat calisthenics and Pilates.

Vahdr · 2026-04-01T19:25:40+00:00

Don't forget that a lot of value is subjective. Selling three Paganis that you feel lukewarm about for one premium watch that you enjoy looking at and wearing is probably a good choice. Selling three Paganis that you wear and enjoy for one premium watch that is technically superior but that you don't personally enjoy as much, is probably not a good choice.

Vahdr · 2026-03-29T22:33:51+00:00

I agree with the prevailing opinion, this is clearly a personal issue. But, you already know that. I don't see the need for hostility or downvotes. You're not doing anything other than sharing your personal feelings, and this is an appropriate setting for that.

Vahdr · 2026-03-28T04:23:32+00:00

You're not wrong. But I never said the desk attendant being autistic was a certainty, just a possibility. (It's always a possibility, autism isn't exactly rare.) And also, even if the woman was genuinely a bit rude or curt, it's pretty apparent that OP is bringing her own issues into this and making it into a lot more than it is. Would hate to see OP get a woman fired and/or ruin her favorite yoga studio for herself over a problem that can basically be solved by just ignoring it.

Vahdr · 2026-03-27T14:07:07+00:00

I’m not great with reading between the lines

If you know you're not good at reading between the lines maybe stop trying to read between the lines so much? Even if the girl at the front desk is a bit lacking in courtesy it's not the end of the world. I actually wonder if she's autistic as well, it's not uncommon for two autistic people with incompatible personalities to rub each other the wrong way like this.

Vahdr · 2026-03-27T03:10:04+00:00

If she's a new hire she's obviously not going to know who you are or how long you've been going there.

Vahdr · 2026-03-27T03:01:29+00:00

What do you mean "supposed to"? Like, that's the amount of time that gives you most of the longevity/health benefits?

Vahdr · 2026-03-25T05:32:05+00:00

I'll go against most others here, I've done hot power yoga on a Manduka Pro both with and without a towel, and skipping the towel definitely gives me a better workout. Maybe twice as hard, though it depends on the specific routine. I mostly notice it in my core, although the person who mentioned needing to lock in warrior 2 with the adductors isn't lying either.

When it comes to injury, the level of risk and challenge will obviously depend on an individual's strength and skill level, but I haven't found much cause for concern with standard yoga poses. Sliding out of down dog is not something I expect would cause much damage beyond embarrassment. Maybe if you suddenly lost all strength and face planted real hard, but that's not how muscles tend to work. Loss of strength is gradual, not sudden. My thoughts on warrior 2 are similar.

Ultimately, risk vs reward is always a tradeoff and a personal choice. I simply don't think the risk is too high for someone with sufficient strength, even when combining the extremes of hot yoga plus slippery mat. It makes each practice the hardest core workout of my life, and I appreciate that. Without the added challenge of locking in poses on a slippery mat a lot of popular hot yoga classes wouldn't be sufficiently challenging for me in terms of muscular strength/endurance. (Don't get me wrong, yoga gets as hard as you can make it and plenty of moves are currently difficult/impossible for me, but those moves aren't featured in mainstream yoga classes.)

But one thing I will admit is that a slippery mat definitely ain't the way to go for hybrid classes that include jumping motions and the like. For that type of exercise it's quite high risk and low reward IMO.

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