I don't think anyone is arguing that physically exercising wouldn't provide some of the same mental benefits of meditation. I for one think that it would. (Especially the act of forcing oneself to go to the gym, rather than just having fun playing basketball with friends--even if the exercise content is the same).
But in your original post you are doubting that meditation has these benefits at all. I think that is what most people are arguing against.
> But in your original post you are doubting that meditation has these benefits at all.
I am arguing there is no basis for the claims of specific benefits. I never disputed that meditation clearly does something. It's just not clear that something is at all meaningful, or lines up with the article's motivations.
But in your original post you are doubting that meditation has these benefits at all. I think that is what most people are arguing against.