Make your workout more fun

hopefaithlove24

I hate running, on the treadmill, outside, doesn't matter, I just dislike it! I constantly look at the time and after 10 min of running I think I'm done! Last week I started a new method, I turn on a movie and run on the treadmill, this way I don't look at the time and my workouts all of a sudden increased to over half hour runs... this method really works for me and keeps my mind focused on something else while I burn calories. Another plus is that I will want to finish the movie so I have motivation to run again the next day:)

Does anyone else do something that makes their workouts more fun/appealing? Please share!

horses1jessi

Music really does it for me!!

cardbucfan

Find something you enjoy doing so it's not a chore. I LOVE spinning (with the right instructor) so I look forward to my classes. I LOVE the cardio dance class I go to once a week. I don't love lifting but make myself do it to "earn" my spin classes! Oh, and iI'm totally about the music.

4legsRbetterthan2

I put a towel over the treadmill readout so I cant see it and just people watch at the gym, and I have made a playlist that I really like, people laugh at me but I totally jam out (lip sync and faces and arm movements) when I am really not in the mood to run, distracts me pretty well!

shmulyeng

Outdoors I MUST have my music. On the treadmill, it's watching (for me, programming related) videos. I actually mounted a 24" screen over my treadmill and salvaged an old computer that I was able to dedicate to the treadmill. I now have easy access to my videos, music and anything I need.
One thing I never do (or at least try not to) is look down at the displays. It's sure makes the time go slow.

shaynepoole

I do the same thing with the stationary bike - I have it right in the living room and if I am going to watch TV, I use it during the show

outdoors walking always have the ipod with me for jamming 80's tunes

concordancia

Zumba
*Jazzercise
Social Dancing
Hula Hooping/ hoop dancing
Kayaking
Swimming
Wii/Xbox exercise games
Biking
Hiking
Sailing
*Parkour running
Yoga
*Aerials
Tai Chi (or other martial arts)
Boxing
Kickboxing

*I have not actually tried these activities, but I hope to once I am stronger! (except the jazzercise, but my sister in law loves it)

BlueBombers

I have to listen to music. I find I get lazy if I go on the treadmill while watching a TV show or movie. With the music I try to keep up with the beat so I work harder!

hopefaithlove24

I put a towel over the treadmill readout so I cant see it and just people watch at the gym, and I have made a playlist that I really like, people laugh at me but I totally jam out (lip sync and faces and arm movements) when I am really not in the mood to run, distracts me pretty well!

haha that's great, I'd love to see that! Anything to make it fun;)

maryphipps5

Love this topic! I'm new to working out and tend to switch between elliptical, treadmill & bike, depending on what I can force myself to do -- problem is, after 15-20 minutes on any of them, I'm wanting to switch over -- it's like I can't mentally tolerate it any longer or something. I do the towel over the display thing (glad I'm not nuts for doing it) and I listen to upbeat music. I wish I could stand doing one machine for even 30 minutes, but .... is it just a mental thing? And if so, how do I overcome it??