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14Aug 2017 by modernlifeninja No Comments

BJJ vs Exercising At A Gym

“Human beings naturally continue doing things they like and they don’t continue what they don’t like.” -Haruki Murakami Even though I consider myself as an active person, I have always struggled with exercising regularly. Whenever my friends tell me there is a pick up soccer or basketball game, I am in. But these activities are every now and then, and for me, exercising regularly has always meant going to a gym regularly or doing similar stuff outdoors. At least until I recently started BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). I should probably first mention that I am in no place to make judgements about the sport of BJJ. I only had a couple training sessions so far. Today, I would like to speak more about the change in my perception of exercising…

26Apr 2017 by Bekir Karakayalı 1 Comment

Indoor vs. Outdoor Running: Why Treadmill Running Sucks?

Health & Fitness

As the fitness industry keeps growing, we tend to spend our lives sweating for hours in huge chambers, trying to look like our favorite Instagram celebrity. By the closing time of our fancy gym approaches, we all line up on treadmills like a bunch of hamsters, chasing our “beach body” goals. The Ultimate Goal: Fat Burn Except for those who run because they love it or do this as a profession, we all have the same motivation behind going on a treadmill, to lose fat. Different sources have implanted us with different formulas on how to burn fat during a gym session. Some would recommend a 10-min warm up on the treadmill, while others suggest that you should run for at least 30 minutes after your workout and some will…

03Apr 2017 by modernlifeninja No Comments

Strandbeests – New Forms of Life And Their Mini Models

Products

I would like talk about some new model kits I have discovered recently. They are mini Strandbeests, and actual Strandbeests are referred to as new forms of life by their creator Theo Jansen. He has been building and improving them for some time. Compared to the size of the models, his Strandbeests are actually huge. When I saw the video of these big skeletons move smoothly on a beach I was beyond impressed. You should definitely check it out here. Regarding the models, I am actually not sure if these are “satisfying” enough for model hobbyists because Strandbeest models are actually not very challenging to build. Some people might even consider them as educational toys. I built two and it took me about an hour to build each but it…

15Mar 2017 by modernlifeninja No Comments

8 Little Things I Try To Keep In Mind When I Am In A Bad Mood

Mood & Motivation

From time to time I get in a bad mood and I don’t feel like doing anything. Sometimes this happens for no apparent reason, and I can’t find a way to improve my mood. Whenever this happens I look at a small list I crafted over time. I thought this list might help others too so I am sharing it here. Disclaimer: I am not a psychologist or a doctor. These are only my personal suggestions that worked for me so far. Be Hardworking No matter how bad it gets I believe working hard overall always brings new opportunities. Sometimes your work might be wasted but as long as you keep going you will see the benefits. Eat Well Live Well When I am in a bad mood I tend…

11Nov 2016 by modernlifeninja No Comments

At What Point Did You Start Having Plans?

Goals & Plans

Couple days ago I noticed that I check my weekly planner about a hundred times a day, which is fine, I like having plans and sticking to them. But I also noticed that it feels like I had some sort of weekly/daily plan to keep myself on track since the beginning of time. I had to stop and think for a couple minutes before I could bring back memories about how this whole goal oriented lifestyle that is full of planning and scheduling started. I think it all started when I decided to say no to my habit of not getting anything done. Every single day I was coming home from work to do nothing. I was too lazy to cook anything for myself so I ordered delivery every day.…