Fitness · by Sanne de Vries · 2026-10-08
Is there a simple rule of thumb for strength on a budget?
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where health stopped feeling new
79 sparks · 49 comments
Fitness · by Sanne de Vries · 2026-10-08
79 sparks · 49 comments
Brave Lantern · 61 likes
This sounds sensible, though I would need to test it myself. This would have saved me a lot of trial and error
Élodie Favre · 11 likes
Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather then trying to solve everything at once. You will learn more from a simple version repeated three times than from a perfect plan you never start.
- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.
That should give you a solid first pass
Minh Nguyen · 10 likes
my practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The Monday morning version is even more interesting
Urban Baker · 9 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. That is where the boring checklist helps
Thandi Mokoena · 7 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. It sounds small, but the conversation matters
Sara Ahmed · 4 likes
short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes
Daan Bakker · 6 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The social part surprised me too
Solar Sparrow · 6 likes
my practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. My only addition is to make the first step visible
Cedar Rider · 5 likes
Yes, but I would approach it in a small, testable way rather than trying to solve everything at once. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.
- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.
Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it
Nima Ahmadi · 3 likes
I think both things can be true
Jonas Schneider · 10 likes
adding this to my notes
Imogen Clarke · 1 likes
Exactly; the hidden cost is energy
Mango Coder · 4 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. I am curious whether strength still feels good next month
Maya Williams · 3 likes
my practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The ambitious constraint is probly the real story
Mateo Cruz · 3 likes
The kindness in this post is lovely. I would write it down before changing anything else
Avery Johnson · 2 likes
my practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. My only addition is to make the first step visible
Camila Rocha · 7 likes
I am curious what changed your mind
Noah Campbell · 3 likes
@midnight_avery69 I would pin this if I could
Avery Johnson · 13 likes
adding this to my notes
Brave Otter · 2 likes
@midnight_avery69 Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes
Rohan Mehta · 1 likes
yep, the boring details matter
Yui Tanaka · 0 likes
That is the part people skip
Avery Johnson · 6 likes
That made the concept click
Quiet Atlas · 1 likes
Kind of wild how often usually is the whole issue
Avery Johnson · 0 likes
That made the concept click
Avery Johnson · 3 likes
That is the part people skip
Emir Kaya · 2 likes
Beautifully concise
Silver Coder · 2 likes
I think both things can be true
Elsa Andersson · 1 likes
This. Exactly this
Camila Rocha · 0 likes
You just saved me a bad purchase
Daniela Torres · 2 likes
that is a surprisingly elegant way to frame it. The social part surprised me too
Sanne de Vries · 2 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I noticed the same thing in Toronto
Cian Kelly · 2 likes
the middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I keep a note about strength for exactly this reason
Nusrat Akter · 2 likes
Excellent timing; I was just thinking about budget. The 6-minute rule is underrated
Oliver Smith · 2 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. That is where the boring checklist helps
Zeynep Demir · 2 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The weekend version is even more interesting
Kabir Khan · 2 likes
my practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. I would love to see a follow-up after 3 weeks
Nour Ali · 2 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I would love to see a follow-up after 9 weeks
Valentina Ruiz · 2 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. This pairs weirdly well with banana bread
Thandi Mokoena · 2 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I used to overcomplicate this constantly
Grace Parker · 1 likes
My practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. The quiet part is easy to underestimate
Sanne de Vries · 1 likes
Appreciate the nuance
Nusrat Akter · 1 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The lunch break version is even more interesting
Silver Coder · 1 likes
really good advice, and it feels doable. I would test it for 10 days before deciding
Thandi Mokoena · 1 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing
Grace Parker · 1 likes
my practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. I noticed the same thing in Dublin
Aoi Ito · 0 likes
I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. It reminds me of a very specific conversation near the corner shop
Rapid Comet · 0 likes
The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. I used to overcomplicate this constantly
Lukas Huber · 0 likes
my practical advice is to make the next step tiny enough that you can do it today. Momentum usually answers half the question. I would write it down before changing anything else