Ask HN: Are you into any kind of physical activity? How do you exercise yourself? I'd really like to jog -- at least 3 or 4 times a week -- to keep my body well and alleviate stress, but I'm a little afraid of criminals. I will probably end up acquiring a cycle ergometer and exercising at home. |
I live in Australia and used to go jogging to a local lake and back (about 6km total), timing it so I'd get to the lake just around sunrise. There's usually a handful of other joggers there at that time too. Maybe see what other exercisers in your area do & where they go, if you're worried about being alone or targeted by criminals. Maybe ask a local running club.
Nowadays I have a membership to a gym down the street, and I go there at midnight (when the gym is usually empty). It fits with my current work routine a bit more than outdoor exercise does right now.
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