Do you think working out/exercise is boring?
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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.
And here it is, in case you decide to edit.
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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.
And here it is, in case you decide to edit.
and then someone asked if there was any science behind it and I said yes. It is not my personal opinion. Again, not going to argue with you guys because you exercise so you assume everyone has your mentality.0 -
Agreed.
I'm not saying that exercise SHOULDN'T or CAN'T be fun... I'm saying that the fact it isn't fun (for those who don't enjoy it) isn't a good enough reason not to do it. If you can make it fun or if you just naturally enjoy it, then great, but the reason we exercise isn't in order to have fun... it's to get stronger or faster or leaner or bigger or healthier or handle stress or any of a slew of other factors. Those are the reasons exercise is important and that it should be done. Any enjoyment you get from it is just a bonus.
It's like doing dishes... few people enjoy doing dishes, but it still needs to be done. If having some music on while you do them makes it more enjoyable, then great, but don't do dishes as a way to have fun.
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"it's all over the internet" = "it's what I want to believe and pretend is right. therefore it must be right. therefore I don't have any obligation to show backing for my claim".
c'mon, dude, even the Powell point was, you know, like an effort...
there's crap all over the internet about anti vax, faux gluten problems, homeopathy... there's pseudoscientific sounding aids denialism still. that's a weak sauce cop out. post em, justify your claim, or just call it your opinion. dig?0 -
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.
And here it is, in case you decide to edit.
and then someone asked if there was any science behind it and I said yes. It is not my personal opinion. Again, not going to argue with you guys because you lift weights so you assume everyone has your mentality.
You make a claim, we ask to see the science behind it, you get upset and say that you didn't make the claim.
It has nothing to do with how I think or feel, it has everything to do with you making a claim that you now say you didn't make and you won't show us proof of. If you were a guy people would say that your claim was simply sexist, so we aren't being extra hard on you. You make a claim, you back it up.0 -
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.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.
Where's your proof?
You just said 4x3 = banana.
Show your work.0 -
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.
And here it is, in case you decide to edit.
and then someone asked if there was any science behind it and I said yes. It is not my personal opinion. Again, not going to argue with you guys because you exercise so you assume everyone has your mentality.
You're assuming I'm assuming. Maybe you haven't been here long, but claiming science without providing the proof doesn't really fly here.
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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.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.
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!
Awesome! That's what I like to hear.0 -
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.
And here it is, in case you decide to edit.
She already ignored my request for where such data came from.0 -
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.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.
Where's your proof?
You just said 4x3 = banana.
Show your work.
If the mass of the box is twice the mass of the pear, what is the speed of the sun? Purple, because aliens don't eat pancakes.
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Therefore, we must acquit.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.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.
Where's your proof?
You just said 4x3 = banana.
Show your work.
If the mass of the box is twice the mass of the pear, what is the speed of the sun? Purple, because aliens don't eat pancakes.
Is this why a pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat?
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I started out hating exercise. Within a month I was hooked because I realized it made me FEEL so much better. So now it is a habit, like brushing my teeth and I really miss it if I have to skip it for some reason. It WAS boring in the beginning. If I walk outside I am never bored. If I walk inside there is T.V. Strength training is never boring because I am new to it and I have to focus on proper form, which is a real challenge for me.0
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Hahaha!! This is hilarious!! First people applaud you for one post and then kick you down in the next. Good for you!!
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Agreed.
I'm not saying that exercise SHOULDN'T or CAN'T be fun... I'm saying that the fact it isn't fun (for those who don't enjoy it) isn't a good enough reason not to do it. If you can make it fun or if you just naturally enjoy it, then great, but the reason we exercise isn't in order to have fun... it's to get stronger or faster or leaner or bigger or healthier or handle stress or any of a slew of other factors. Those are the reasons exercise is important and that it should be done. Any enjoyment you get from it is just a bonus.
It's like doing dishes... few people enjoy doing dishes, but it still needs to be done. If having some music on while you do them makes it more enjoyable, then great, but don't do dishes as a way to have fun.
Agree with this 100%. Exercise is like brushing your teeth, mowing the lawn, taking out the trash and folding the laundry. It needs to get done. Period. If you can crank some tunes, watch TV or listen to a podcast or find some other way to make it less monotonous, go right ahead, but make no mistake, you still should do it even if your iPod breaks or you forget to download that podcast or if your TV show is preempted for chess tournament. Don't let the "fun" factor - or lack thereof - interfere with the need to take care of your body.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.
I disagree with this. Life is far too short to waste time doing something you don't enjoy. That's why I a) won't work a job I don't like, even if the pay is good, and b) won't commute to work for more than 30 minutes one-way.
Find an exercise you actually enjoy doing and you will do it. There are millions of activities out there that get your heart pumping, the challenge if finding one you like.0 -
Not if you pay someone to clean your house.0
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Since I started Zombies, Run! I am really enjoying running. Strength training is fine as long as I have my phone with me.
Vote +1 for show links to the proof that 'mostly females lack the motivation for the physical part of diet and exercise'.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.
i think this is the wrong mindset. there is no rule that says you cant enjoy the things you have to do either. it sounds like your rule is " if you dont hate it, it isnt helping"
people can surely love what they have to do also. personally, i like all my chosen workouts and enjoy them and even have fun. in fact if i didnt discover that certain ones were fun, there is no way i would have stuck with my program as long as i have. there are enough options that people can most surely be able to like what they do also.
people find ways to enjoy their jobs also, even though they do them out of necessity. people turn on music when they clean the house, listen to books on tape while stuck in traffic every day or sing with the radio.
life isnt about being miserable while being forced to do things.
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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.
I kind of do this too, except with audio books. I only allow myself to listen to audio books while doing cardio (e.g. elliptical, treadmill). MANY times I've been anxious for a cardio day so I could find out what happened next in my book.
ETA: I love strength training. The heavier the weights the better. I love kick-boxing and anything outside (biking, walking). It's only "stationary" cardio that I find less appealing.
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http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/08/how-body-size-shapes-our-view-of-exercise/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0
A brief over of a study done by The International Journal of Obesity on how over weight women view exercise.0 -
The better exercise is exercise that you atually do all things being equal and you are more likely to do it if you enjoy it.
That said if you have the inclination then I find the gym quite efficient, althought it can soemtimes be a bit boring and time consuming. I do see progress all the time though. Weights is fun vecayse it has more variety, cardio is harder work as it can be intensely dull and more draining over an extended period. Having never used a gum properly before then I find it an interesting experience and am learning new stuff all the time plus seeing some results. I do prefer to get in there and get on with it rather than it being a social event because id rather focus and then get out.0 -
Agreed.
I'm not saying that exercise SHOULDN'T or CAN'T be fun... I'm saying that the fact it isn't fun (for those who don't enjoy it) isn't a good enough reason not to do it. If you can make it fun or if you just naturally enjoy it, then great, but the reason we exercise isn't in order to have fun... it's to get stronger or faster or leaner or bigger or healthier or handle stress or any of a slew of other factors. Those are the reasons exercise is important and that it should be done. Any enjoyment you get from it is just a bonus.
It's like doing dishes... few people enjoy doing dishes, but it still needs to be done. If having some music on while you do them makes it more enjoyable, then great, but don't do dishes as a way to have fun.
It took me a long time to understand this. That not everyone else enjoys it, but they do it anyways. That I can't wait for motivation to come along.0 -
enterdanger wrote: »
I pay my bills and clean my house, but I hate it and will put it off as much as possible. I workout though almost every day.
Studies have shown that people will stick with an exercise plan they like. So yes it is about improving my health, but I am more likely to blow it off if its something I don't like.
In my case I hate running, but running is good for me you say, but I hate it. My girlfriend lost a lot of weight because of running. Well if that was the only way to lose weight for me it would never happen. On the other hand, I love Zumba, I love lifting, I love kickbox, I love Pilates, I love Yoga, I do get bored easy though, so if I don't change things up I get bored.
There are lots of ways to workout, if you make it fun you are more likely to do it. And like someone said, life is too short not to have fun.0 -
Some exercise bores me to tears - like the treadmill. So I don't do those things. I know I won't continue with something that I hate. Because I'm a grown up and you can't make me do something if I don't wanna
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kind of boring, yeah, but I either listen to music or take hubby along with me and work out together so we have each other to talk to. That pretty much fixes it.0
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I'm confused.
well not really because here's the thing.
There are people who train.
and there are people who check the box to work out.
and then there are people who are kind of addicted to the feeling of working out- but are still just working out- because it's their hobby and it's "fun"
I do not have fun when I'm lifting- it hurts. It sucks- I'm in pain. sometimes my muscles burn- sometimes my lungs burn- sometimes I bleed- sometimes I puke- I pass out. It SUCKS.
But I LOVE it. I love every second of it- I love it for what and who it makes me.
People who run 5/10Ks. a lot of them aren't "checking a box" they are having fun- and they like the feelings they get.
Then there are marathoners- who sacrifice short term- suffer long term- and grind through for a bigger long term goal- training. They don't have 'fun" a lot of times- but they do it because they love the long term bigger aspect of it. Same with power lifting.
I'm a dancer- I do not go to bellydance class for fun. I don't go for aerobics- I'm a serious dancer- sometimes- many times- it is not fun. Its hard- it's sweaty- I have to deal with other women and we get cranky- and it's frustrating b/c the *kitten* we do is hard. But I LOVE it.
I'm training for bigger goals.
This goes far beyond "fun". Saying it's fun just doesn't even cover it. I'm not looking to be entertained by my workouts.
People are so wrapped up with being entertained and having to check their stupid little box that they worked out they forget about anything bigger. It's sad.0
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