Here’s how to use Grindr for “the best cardio ever”

Grindr has a few intended uses: finding hookups, finding dates, idly chatting nights away while lying in bed, to name a few. But one Reddit user found a new way to use the infamous app, and it’s so bizarre, it might be brilliant.

“I’ve found the best cardio ever,” began the user’s post on Reddit. “Walk in the city until I find a hookup.”

Essentially, they found a way to solve two problems at once: “Sitting at my house, there’s always the same 20 guys on Grindr I know for 10 years. I always wanted to work my cardio but was too lazy. So I tried something new.”

“Basically, I shower, put some condoms and lube in my backpack and go walk around the city,” they explained. “I choose a different route every time. And I’m constantly checking and updating my position on Grindr. I tap some people from time to time until I find someone.”

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It might sound silly, but according to this user, it’s worked every single time. “It usually takes an hour to get far enough from where I live and then I start receiving messages and taps from guys looking to hookup,” they continued. “It even happens too quickly because I would’ve wanted to walk more.”

The strategy does come with some conditions, of course: “The guy has to be able to host, and it’s easier when you’re a top and don’t have to douche,” the user conceded. “Also you should dress properly so you don’t sweat like a pig.” 

That’s not to mention that their plan only works for the urban gays. As one rural commenter lamented, “Where I live I’d have to walk 30 miles lol.”

But when it works, it works. The user concluded by sharing that their Grindr walks tend to add 15-30 thousand steps to their daily count and burn around 700 calories. 

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Their strategy generally got a warm reception from the gays of Reddit. “Change your grid = change your world,” wrote one commenter.

Another said they do something similar, but they prefer cycling to going on foot. “I call it going fishing,” they wrote. “Bike around, see what I catch.”

Others pointed out that the plan has a second workout built in: “I was going to say, the hookup itself is the best cardio if you are a power top or bottom. But a walk is nice too!” commented one user. 

Another suggested adding yet another objective to their multitasking activity. “Now download Pokémon Go and you can catch ‘em all in both apps.” Now that’s innovation that excites.

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