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moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 08:48

So I was doing this today going up and down and I think it’s exercise? But no idea what it’s called?

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Upsetaboutparents · 17/04/2026 10:58

JenniferJupiterr · 17/04/2026 10:43

lol at everyone taking this all earnestly and seriously

Takes just as much time to post a helpful comment as a shitty one. I'd rather risk wasting my time on helping someone than being a dick personally.

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moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 10:48

so many of u here are brutal and would u actually say this to me in real life? I doubt it. Keyboard warriors out again eh. And FYI I am eating far less calories but obvs exercise needs to be incorporated too

im not replying any more to a bunch of rude keyboard warriors oh and also its not AI. The only AI I use is Alexa for music. That’s it

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SassyButClassy · 17/04/2026 10:44

Won't help you lose weight, no. It may help with flexibility, which is always a good thing, but you have to ease into it or you can pull a muscle or tendon and that won't be any fun.

Losing weight is about consuming less energy than you use over an extended period of time.

I don't know if this is a serious post or not but, if so, that's my good deed done for the day. 😜

JenniferJupiterr · 17/04/2026 10:43

lol at everyone taking this all earnestly and seriously

FernandoSor · 17/04/2026 10:42

Regarding will it help you lose weight. No it won't.

The only form of exercise that burns fat is aerobic exercise over an extended period and it does that quite slowly - even a decently fit cyclist is only going to be burning 400-600kcal an hour worth of fat and if you go any harder you still burn the same amount of fat but just burn more carbs.

ForestHare · 17/04/2026 10:40

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 17/04/2026 10:22

This

I thought OP was describing Romanian deadlift to start but now I'm not sure 🤔

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Same. I wouldnt do this if you've never exercised before. If you're not sure about moving your body into the same positions as others, I'd suggest a few sessions with a PT to suggest and walk you through some exercises you can then do on your own (or keep them on if you can afford it). However food is where you'll need to make lots of small incremental changes to lose weight.

Upsetaboutparents · 17/04/2026 10:31

Hey op, I would recommend getting on you tube and looking for some exercise videos. Fitness blender were always good - something where they clearly explain how to do the exercise.

asdbaybeeee · 17/04/2026 10:26

Toe touches or roll down. It’s good for stretching but be careful as can bother the lower back if you do it too quickly or not warmed up enough. I’m not sure it would contribute much to weight loss overall

7238SM · 17/04/2026 10:25

I was just literally reaching down from the top to the bottom, it’s pretty self explanatory really if u look at the pic 😂

I'm sure this is a complete wind up.

Spaghettea · 17/04/2026 10:24

Is this chatGPT trying to learn about exercise? Confused

Funnywonder · 17/04/2026 10:24

moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 10:19

Yes toe touches. Will this help me lose weight flung lots of these?

No, only eating fewer calories will help you lose weight. You will stretch out your calf muscles, but you need to be careful not to strain your lower back if you’re keeping your legs straight and it’s not a manoeuvre you’re used to.

FernandoSor · 17/04/2026 10:23

moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 10:20

Photo as requested

It looks like they are trying to do a standing toe touch. Normally you would have your feet together for this. It's a standard warmup stretch and flexibility exercise.

WhosGotTheKeysToMyBimma · 17/04/2026 10:22

dandiestbohemian · 17/04/2026 10:21

Attach a 10kg weight to your hands and then it's an exercise

This

I thought OP was describing Romanian deadlift to start but now I'm not sure 🤔

Bumply · 17/04/2026 10:22

If you were holding a kettlebell or barbell and keeping your legs straight I’d call that deadlifts.

without weights it’s just a hamstring stretch, but if that’s your aim you’d normally do it one leg at a time with the leg being stretched positioned slightly in front and sticking your bum out to increase the stretch

Dozycuntlaters · 17/04/2026 10:21

moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 10:19

@Dozycuntlaterslegs are straight but NOT apart

It's still a hamstring stretch, regardless of legs together or apart really, although they are definitely apart in that photo. The flexibility or your hamstrings determine whether you can touch your toes or not.

dandiestbohemian · 17/04/2026 10:21

Attach a 10kg weight to your hands and then it's an exercise

FernandoSor · 17/04/2026 10:21

moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 10:19

@Dozycuntlaterslegs are straight but NOT apart

But the woman's legs in the photo are apart.

Describe in words what you were doing and people will be able to help. Posting a random photo of someone with their legs apart and bending over slightly is not giving anyone a clue.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 17/04/2026 10:20

Anything that makes you hot and sweaty will help you lose weight. It can be toe touches, dusting the shelves or walking quickly, if you do it for long enough and vigorously enough to make you out of breath.

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moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 10:20

Photo as requested

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moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 10:19

@Dozycuntlaterslegs are straight but NOT apart

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dandiestbohemian · 17/04/2026 10:19

😁🤣😂

It is not obvious and I have no idea what you mean

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moonstarsuns · 17/04/2026 10:19

Yes toe touches. Will this help me lose weight flung lots of these?

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Dozycuntlaters · 17/04/2026 10:18

If youre standing with your legs straight and apart and are just reaching down and up, it's a hamstring stretch, not an actual exercise.

WingBingo · 17/04/2026 10:16

Post a series of pictures so we can see the range of movement

didgeridid · 17/04/2026 10:12

Burpees
Star jump down into a press up position and back up again. Hideous things 🤣