Trick to exercising longer
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jennifer_417 wrote: »I do watch Netflix while I'm doing cardio, and it does pass the time, but I prefer something fictional, with an engaging storyline!
^^This. I either watch Netflix or Hulu Plus on the treadmill or elliptical. I'm binge watching Blue Bloods right now alternating with The Walking Dead.0 -
Nursing readings... Lots of nursing readings (It's easy to meet my 14K step goal this way). And Netflix.0
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If I have to exercise inside, I do commercial intervals. Watch a TV show with commercials ... ride easy or walk during the show, then ride as hard as I can or run during the commercials. 30-60 min goes by in no time.
But I so much prefer to exercise outside. I can start walking or cycling outside and just keep walking or cycling for hours.
I like the commercial interval idea! I used to always do timed by the minutes but this sounds more interesting. Thanks for the idea0 -
exercising outside0
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meganridenour wrote: »The only thing that has successfully kept my attention while doing cardio at the gym is Seinfeld.
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I usually read fiction on my kindle while on the bike or the elliptical. But this embarrassing thing happens - I cry easily, and when I read a touching part in a story, here I am at the gym in public crying. I've probably given quite a few people the wrong idea - that something really terrible is going on in my life or I just really hate cardio.0
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I set up a 'walking desk' (a piece of wood) on my treadmill so time I used to spend sitting on my butt playing video games and working has turned into walking time. For other exercise it's audiobooks all the way! Otherwise I get too busy fiddling around with my music, trying to find the 'perfect song.'0
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I like watching sport when I work out on a treadmill! I find it gets my adrenalin going. Athletics or rugby is the best for keeping me focused! I think I did my best ever 10k time watching a rugby match...0
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I watch my favorite sport highlights when I run on the treadmill. They are exciting and fast paced.0
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Law and Order is on when I am at the gym, sometimes on two different channels at the same time, and back to back episodes. I use the elliptical for 65 minutes and it passes the time to watch, Law & Order, SVU or Criminal Intent. I am not much of a tv watcher at home, but in the 14 months, since I got a gym membership, I have gotten to really enjoy this show. I even extend the time if I happen to be in the middle of an episode just to find out what happens. I watch the Food Network too, if I have seen the Law and Order episodes. This past Christmas, the Hallmark channel had their Christmas movies on all December. I watched them every day, even though I only saw 65 minutes of the movies. I love Christmas movies!0
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At home on the bike I catch up on my shows or watch Netflix... I actually save my shows so if I want to watch them during the day, it's only on the bike.0
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Zombies,Run! is my running friend. The story line is interesting and keeps me entertained. Collecting materials as I run to build or repair my base turns it into a game and makes me want to run more (more running = more supplies).0
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jackiejf187 wrote: »Upbeat music helps me. Nothing slow or I slow down, and not even on purpose. Amazon music has really good playlists for workouts if you are a Prime member.
Google play music has "exercise stations" like cardio pop or upbeat pop, there is also a r&b and hip hop. I need the fast beat.0 -
Run outside!!0
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When I run on my treadmill, I listen to music, and look at my view of the Columbia River Gorge. Works for me.0
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snowflake930 wrote: »Law and Order is on when I am at the gym, sometimes on two different channels at the same time, and back to back episodes. I use the elliptical for 65 minutes and it passes the time to watch, Law & Order, SVU or Criminal Intent. I am not much of a tv watcher at home, but in the 14 months, since I got a gym membership, I have gotten to really enjoy this show. I even extend the time if I happen to be in the middle of an episode just to find out what happens. I watch the Food Network too, if I have seen the Law and Order episodes. This past Christmas, the Hallmark channel had their Christmas movies on all December. I watched them every day, even though I only saw 65 minutes of the movies. I love Christmas movies!
We sound like the same person hahaha u love everything about this0 -
melissa6771 wrote: »If I have to exercise inside, I do commercial intervals. Watch a TV show with commercials ... ride easy or walk during the show, then ride as hard as I can or run during the commercials. 30-60 min goes by in no time.
But I so much prefer to exercise outside. I can start walking or cycling outside and just keep walking or cycling for hours.
I like the commercial interval idea! I used to always do timed by the minutes but this sounds more interesting. Thanks for the idea
And you'll discover just how long those commercials go on for!! There have been many times I've thought, "You've got to be kidding ... not another one!" as I'm gasping and wheezing and trying to keep up the pace to the end.0 -
mindfulmama1977 wrote: »I have found it so successful to watch documentaries on obesity , weight loss, eating disorders while being on the elliptical. May sound crazy but it helps time go by faster usually 40 to 45 minutes and motivates me to stay strong. ❤
Great tip. I love watching success stories from youtube also haha
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