What exercises do you avoid? Why?

tomomatic

I tend to avoid squats and dead lifts because I was in a car accident years ago and it really aggravated my injuries. I was still in physical therapy at the time. I'm thinking about incorporating it again but with much lower weights. Any tips would be handy. Thanks in advance.

TeachTheGirl

I try not to avoid anything. I have a bum knee from an injury long ago, squats and lunges weren't easy to begin with and they still hurt occasionally (especially made worse by humidity) but I got better at them over time by increasing reps/weights slowly.

You got this.

bumblebums

I try to avoid this exercise.

BrianSharpe

I'd say incorporate them into your workouts. Start with body weight to start with (make sure your form is correct) and gradually add weight - give your body time to adapt.

Pull ups are my arch nemesis........

melindasuefritz

None

TheCaren

Everything. Why? Laziness.

And trust me when I tell you it's been to my detriment. I've lost 45 pounds and am below goal weight. But I'm a jiggly mess. Part of that is skin because I'm 44 years old. But part of it is lack of muscle tone.

IronSmasher

Exercise classes. The ones I've been to were of appalling quality, and I think they'd all be a waste of my time.

gobonas99

I try not to avoid anything.

My knee sometimes bothers me. On days that it bothers me, I don't do squats/lunges with weight (and I don't go really low). If it's a running day, I take it slower and walk when I need to. On days it doesn't bother me, I run as normal or go heavier/lower in squats/lunges (to help strengthen the muscles that support it).

My shoulder also can be "finicky" - I pretty much just make sure I use 15 pounds or less for shoulder exercises, but I don't avoid them..

KristyAnn81

any really fast up and down with the head. i get too dizzy. in my workouts, there are some of these and i just modify the movements so i'm still doing something.

(like running back and forth lounging to the floor as far down as you can, after about 3-4 i'm dizzy.... oh well, modified moves still work for me!)

jacobhyatt91

The Overhead Squat is probably the only one i'll never try...looks like a brutal injury just waiting to happen

ninerbuff

Direct ab work. Since I do a lot of compound lifts, plyometrics, kickbox, and have to practice "holding" my legs out on kicks, direct ab work is something I don't do but maybe once a month.

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Frank_Just_Frank

For the most part, just avoid boring exercise you hate. Have fun.

SadFaerie

Everything that doesn't mimic the natural body movement, ie. leg presses -- much rather do barbell squats.

Iron_Lotus

Cardio, because I hate it

zyxst

The ones I don't like doing.

ninerbuff

I try to avoid this exercise.

Lol, another reason why some trainers should have their certs revoked.

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IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Mia_RagazzaTosta

Cardio, cuz I get bored very quickly, and also because lifting has changed my body in ways cardio never will.

notdebby

I don't do any kind of aerobics. I'm just not coordinated enough. I do have one of those Leslie Sansone videos that I'll do in the winter months or when it's raining out and I suppose that could be considered a type of aerobics but it's mainly just walking in places so it's not so bad.

mdhummel

I avoid step aerobics classes because I am a clutz and have no coordination. I'd much rather take a spin class or kick boxing any day!

I used to avoid running on the treadmill, but the elliptical got too easy so I am giving running another chance. Hating the shin splints I get while running, but I am hoping I won't get them when my legs get stronger!

chubby_checkers

Exercise bike. Hurts my butt.

trogalicious

I never do spin classes because I hate it. In fact, I don't do stuff I don't like. Thank god I like mud runs and picking up heavy stuff.

Leadfoot_Lewis

Basically any kind of lame "group" exercise class, with the exception of Spinning & Boxing

longtimeterp

Curses Squats! i liked you so much, and got so comfortable with you, and then i stopped paying attention to being perfect for you for just one lift, and you went and herniated a disk in my back. Now i can never be with you again!

tiffanypacino

Lunges are pretty hard for me, especially on my knees. However, I don't avoid them, but try to limit them and work on squats and side lunges.

shinkalork

2 fingers push-ups like Bruce Lee (just way too hard and face smasher!) lol

Yes....he was doing it.

Mosala

I try to avoid sweating in general, so that didn't leave me with many exercise options ...hence, the double chin. I hate cardio because I'm not fond of gasping for my air, so I've signed up for a local Yoga class. Wish me luck!

BusyRaeNOTBusty

Running. I hate it and it makes me pee.

RockinTerri

For the time being, weights and Zumba are off of my routine. I had a serious flare-up of costochindritis in February, and pinpointed it to both of these activities. So walking, jogging (eventually running - I hope!), bicycling, swimming, yoga, and Pilates are my workouts of choice.

sijomial

Lunges - my knee slops backwards & forwards. (Missing a couple of important items from my knee)
Squats - the noises from my knee are disgusting! (Grinds bone on bone)
Deadlifts - I like to be able to feel and use my legs. (Spinal injury)

Minimal running, always hated distance running and it kills my knees so just do a little speed work for sport.

Any exercise to music - I have no sense of rhythm at all, what is this "beat" you are supposed to work too?

Jayiz

Burpees... :grumble:
Maybe I will do them in the future but not now. Had a bad experience with them in high school.
I also dislike the squat machine at my gym.. trying to get back into it now though.

Shannonigans84

Pretty much all of them. I only really like walking, biking, and rollerblading. Most things annoy me. Wish it weren't that way, but in my 28 years I have yet to make myself enjoy exercise. (And I have a hard time understanding those who love it, but kudos!)