Comments on: Writing and Exercise http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/10/writing-and-exercise/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:15:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.15 By: Lynn http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/10/writing-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-36727 Sat, 05 Oct 2013 01:39:44 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9261#comment-36727 Thanks for the reminder, Jessica! Today I was going out for a walk (great exercise that I try to do at least 4 times a week) but I really wanted to finish the chapters I’d been working on and so I ended up spending the day sitting for hours in front of my computer. This evening I felt anxious for no reason and my back and neck hurt from sitting all day. Tomorrow is new day and I will definitely go out for a nice long walk before I write anything!

]]> By: Bill http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/10/writing-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-36724 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 20:30:16 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9261#comment-36724 The rhythm, structure and time of marathon training while working on my book proposal — especially with inspiration from Murakami’s “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” — did wonders to get me through sticking points in my writing. But, as the linked article suggests, one doesn’t have to run marathons or kickbox. I believe very strongly in the important role that a walk around the block can play. This is especially true for those of us who work from home. Sometimes I’ll force a false “commute” around the block in the morning (or whenever I’m looking) just to transition from being “at home” to writnig. The added bonus beyond the movement is the stimulation of different scenery, sounds, smells and temperatures to help shake up your brain.

]]> By: Andrea http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/10/writing-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-36723 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 06:00:24 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9261#comment-36723 I do hapkido (Korean martial art) twice a week, plus the occasional team competition. Apart from exercising every single muscle in my body, stretching (I’ve never been so flexible in my life) and letting off steam/stress, it helps me with writing sometimes because it gives me an understanding of violence, control of violence, and trust. And it’s just good fun. Highly recommended :-)

]]> By: D. C. DaCosta http://www.dystel.com/blog/2013/10/writing-and-exercise/comment-page-1/#comment-36719 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 03:27:38 +0000 http://www.dystel.com/?p=9261#comment-36719 I can write/type/word-process for ten hours a day…but I do feel it later, even when I switch between sitting on the couch or at a desk or at the dining room table…or standing at the kitchen counter.

I believe P.G. Wodehouse would work at his typewriter until lunch, then play golf. Maybe that’s the way to go.

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