Do you think working out/exercise is boring?
Tbaby1514
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Step 1: Find other friends who want to lose weight/get in better shape or just start taking better care of themselves.
Step 2: Buy veggie tray and sparkling water.
Step 3: Find old 80's/90's fitness tapes.
Step 4: Invite said friends over, have them wear ridiculous 80's/90's workout fashions
Step 5: Let the workout party ensue.
If you're just getting into exercise, it can suck. Big time. But it really can be as fun as you make it. Zumba, dance classes, kick boxing classes, yoga, can all be really fun if you forget that you're exercising and just looking at it as a fun activity to do! Trampolines are awesome too!
Step 2: Buy veggie tray and sparkling water.
Step 3: Find old 80's/90's fitness tapes.
Step 4: Invite said friends over, have them wear ridiculous 80's/90's workout fashions
Step 5: Let the workout party ensue.
If you're just getting into exercise, it can suck. Big time. But it really can be as fun as you make it. Zumba, dance classes, kick boxing classes, yoga, can all be really fun if you forget that you're exercising and just looking at it as a fun activity to do! Trampolines are awesome too!
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I use a boring elliptical for cardio, but pass the time by watching TV on a tablet or smartphone. As I don't watch TV otherwise, it's kind of a treat, actually.0
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Step 1 - realize it's not about having fun, but rather about improving your health, appearance, and overall quality of life, and thus do the workouts anyways.-4
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Step 1 - realize it's not about having fun, but rather about improving your health, appearance, and overall quality of life, and thus do the workouts anyways.
Yes, but the average Joe might not feel as motivated to do it then. There's nothing wrong with making a workout fun! Once you do that, you realize how good it feels and continue down the path of healthiness and such.0 -
Yes, but the average Joe might not feel as motivated to do it then. There's nothing wrong with making a workout fun! Once you do that, you realize how good it feels and continue down the path of healthiness and such.
Agreed, I just think it's the wrong mindset to have. That's the way kids think. Adults do what needs to be done, even if it's not fun. I guess you could argue the necessity of exercise, but...
Also, to be good at something is to enjoy it. Do it, get good at it, and you'll enjoy it. Very few things are fun if you suck at them.
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You have to find some sort of exercise you can enjoy.
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Step 1: Find other friends who want to lose weight/get in better shape or just start taking better care of themselves.
Step 2: Buy veggie tray and sparkling water.
Step 3: Find old 80's/90's fitness tapes.
Step 4: Invite said friends over, have them wear ridiculous 80's/90's workout fashions
Step 5: Let the workout party ensue.
If you're just getting into exercise, it can suck. Big time. But it really can be as fun as you make it. Zumba, dance classes, kick boxing classes, yoga, can all be really fun if you forget that you're exercising and just looking at it as a fun activity to do! Trampolines are awesome too!
I would do something like this when I was your age. It was considerably more adult themed though. YMMV.-2 -
Step 1 - realize it's not about having fun, but rather about improving your health, appearance, and overall quality of life, and thus do the workouts anyways.
I find strength exercises to be a little boring, but I do 'em anyway. Sometimes I listen to political podcasts to get my blood pumping....
Running on the other hand is wonderful. I never get bored running as long as it's not on a track or a treadmill. Again, I listen to podcasts, but for running I listen to more science and educational stuff...and NPR nerd programming.
All hail the ear buds!!0 -
Agreed, I just think it's the wrong mindset to have. That's the way kids think. Adults do what needs to be done, even if it's not fun. I guess you could argue the necessity of exercise, but...
Also, to be good at something is to enjoy it. Do it, get good at it, and you'll enjoy it. Very few things are fun if you suck at them.
Last year 75% of people admitted that their use their phone while going to the bathroom. Just because it's a necessity doesn't mean they aren't looking for an entertainment factor.0 -
Last year 75% of people admitted that their use their phone while going to the bathroom. Just because it's a necessity doesn't mean they aren't looking for an entertainment factor.
Yes dear.
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I don't know, perhaps its because I am at a stage in my life and with all the incumbent responsibilities that come with it, I enjoy the hell out of my workouts. I mean, I always did and especially when I couldn't take the physical beatings of skating or snowboardng any longer in my late twenties and early thirties I enjoyed the activity in the gym. Most workout amps go to 10, I wrote an 11 on mine because that's how I usually feel post workout - like I want to go back.0
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civilizedworm wrote: »I don't know, perhaps its because I am at a stage in my life and with all the incumbent responsibilities that come with it, I enjoy the hell out of my workouts. I mean, I always did and especially when I couldn't take the physical beatings of skating or snowboardng any longer in my late twenties and early thirties I enjoyed the activity in the gym. Most workout amps go to 10, I wrote an 11 on mine because that's how I usually feel post workout - like I want to go back.
I'm talking about the over weight average person (mostly females lack the motivation for the physical part of diet and exercise) just trying to get into making all of these changes.-1 -
Where do these data come from?0
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I find strength exercises to be a little boring, but I do 'em anyway. Sometimes I listen to political podcasts to get my blood pumping....
Running on the other hand is wonderful. I never get bored running as long as it's not on a track or a treadmill. Again, I listen to podcasts, but for running I listen to more science and educational stuff...and NPR nerd programming.
All hail the ear buds!!
LoL, I am the exact opposite. Running is boring, but I am loving strength training. The heavier the better
I used to enjoy running till I started having hip problems. Then I found strength training. I do some running but am now focusing more on HIIT instead of the long steady state cardio.0 -
Yes, I am in agreement with you. I take the position that an approach to exercise should not be split into a false dilemma, i.e. its either business or pleasure - this you have not done. Others have.
I'm talking about the over weight average person (mostly females lack the motivation for the physical part of diet and exercise) just trying to get into making all of these changes.0 -
civilizedworm wrote: »Yes, I am in agreement with you. I take the position that an approach to exercise should not be split into a false dilemma, i.e. its either business or pleasure - this you have not done. Others have.
I love exercising. But when I first started, I just looked at it as a chore. I definitely never pictured me saying that I love running! But now I do!0 -
Step 1 - realize it's not about having fun, but rather about improving your health, appearance, and overall quality of life, and thus do the workouts anyways.
What's wrong with having a little fun during your workout? Until I found something I loved to do I had a hard time staying motivated. Now that I enjoy my workouts I find I push myself even harder.
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I'm talking about the over weight average person (mostly females lack the motivation for the physical part of diet and exercise) just trying to get into making all of these changes.
I thought I hated exercise. Turns out I just hated the gym. And exercise videos. So I tried other things until I found something I actually enjoy, and now exercise isn't a chore, but something I look forward to.0 -
I exercise over 3 hours nearly every day.
It's never boring, because it's not really exercise to me. I merely engage my passions and train my body in ways that enrich health and increase fitness but that I enjoy!
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Step 1: find something you love to do.
I love water and swimming so I do a water aerobics class 3 x a week. I love fresh air and the outdoors so I walk 6 x a week.0 -
Well, you have to start somewhere, and it is easier to start a new habit if it is enjoyable. I just dont find OPs suggestion appealing. I have simply tried to include more movement into my daily life. The aim is to attain balance in my life, and I don't have the patience to wait until someone else feels like making it fun for me.0
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I thought working out/exercise was boring when I did cardio or fitness tapes. Now that I do something I love (lifting) I look forward to working out.0
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digginDeep wrote: »
Just curious, is there science behind this?
From experience, it is more of an ignorance to weight training than lack of motivation.
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digginDeep wrote: »
Just curious, is there science behind this?
Yes actually. Because of our make up, women are much more satisfied with taking care of others than ourselves. Also, it has to do with our self-consciousness. A lot of women would rather accept being over weight, or choose a diet plan that requires sticking to strict calories, than to put on tight fitting work out clothes and feel she is being judged/silently picked on as she exercises.
Now, I know there are a LOT of bad *kitten* females, but remember I'm talking about the average over weight female, not someone who just wants to lose 5 pounds.
Also, these are studies done, so that doesn't mean I agree with it, it's just me trying to say that once you find what you like, exercising is fun.0 -
Yes actually. Because of our make up, women are much more satisfied with taking care of others than ourselves. Also, it has to do with our self-consciousness. A lot of women would rather accept being over weight, or choose a diet plan that requires sticking to strict calories, than to put on tight fitting work out clothes and feel she is being judged/silently picked on as she exercises.
Now, I know there are a LOT of bad *kitten* females, but remember I'm talking about the average over weight female, not someone who just wants to lose 5 pounds.
Also, these are studies done, so that doesn't mean I agree with it, it's just me trying to say that once you find what you like, exercising is fun.
Where are these studies?0 -
Where are these studies?
All over the internet. And yes, I make sure they are credible sources, although I'm sure some are outdated.0 -
All over the internet. And yes, I make sure they are credible sources, although I'm sure some are outdated.
You made the claim that mostly females lack motivation for exercise. It's your job to back it up, not my job to go search for it.0 -
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You made the claim that mostly females lack motivation for exercise. It's your job to back it up, not my job to go search for it.
I didn't make any claims. And I'm not going to argue with you on a post I made to tell people that exercise can be fun. That's ridiculous. Not even sure why you're mad. I think personally that fitness and lifting are becoming a popular trend with females and I admire it.0 -
I didn't make any claims. And I'm not going to argue with you on a post I made to tell people that exercise can be fun. That's ridiculous. Not even sure why you're mad. I think personally that fitness and lifting are becoming a popular trend with females and I admire it.
But you DID make the claim. Add me to the list of people...excuse me, WOMEN....who would like to see all these studies you claim are out there.
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