“Yeah, I’ve thought about this quite a bit. I do heavy work sometimes, and honestly, it does make you sweat and feel exhausted. So I understand why people think that’s enough. I used to think the same way.
But after a while, I noticed something. Even when I was working hard, my body didn’t feel the same as when I actually exercised. When I go for a walk or do some light jogging, the movement is steady. My breathing gets into a rhythm, my heart works smoothly, and over time I just feel better—lighter, more relaxed, and with better stamina.
Work is different. It’s usually stop-and-go. Some days you’re bending, lifting, holding tension, then stopping, then rushing again. You burn energy, but the body doesn’t really get trained evenly. That’s why you can see people who work very hard but still have stiff joints, back pain, or get tired easily.
So now I don’t really see work and exercise as the same thing anymore. Work keeps you active, which is good. Exercise is what keeps your heart, circulation, and body balanced in the long run. Even a short walk a few times a week adds something that work alone doesn’t.
For me, it’s not about replacing one with the other. Exercise just supports whatever work you’re already doing.”