How do you stay motivated during cardio?

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strive2behealthy
strive2behealthy Posts: 74 Member
in Motivation and Support
I have no problem with weight lifting, but when it comes to cardio, sometimes it's a huge struggle for me. I'll do it, no problem, but I'm bored out of my mind. I can't motivate myself to push harder or keep going. Music helps, but it's still hard. I've thought about what my perfect bikini body will look like, I've thought about what good it will bring to my health, and I'm still stuck there bored out of my mind!

What helps you guys pump through your work out? I'm thinking caffeine would help me..
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  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,114 Member
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    Without my music, it's a No go. :laugh:

    Knowing i can eat a little more really helps too. :wink:
  • _MG_
    _MG_ Posts: 453 Member
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    What kind of cardio?

    When on the stationary bike I'll oft watch music videos or a movie/tv show. It makes the time go faster.

    Everything else is music pumping at the BPM I need to move at.
  • Tizia93
    Tizia93 Posts: 3
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    I'm watching movies / tv shows. At the moment it's an episode of Breaking Bad while I'm doing my cardio. I don't watch this without training, so training becomes even a treat ^^
  • xRay85Rayx
    xRay85Rayx Posts: 369
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    On the elliptical/treadmill/bike it's definitely music and tv at the gym. During my walks and jogs, my music. I just try to clear my head and keep pushing until i reach the end of my workout.
  • MrsH1987
    MrsH1987 Posts: 53 Member
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    Music! Without my music I wouldn't last 5 seconds. My favourite tracks for cardio are : Limp Bizkit- Break Stuff and Pantera- Walk. I think they must put me in the right mood ;-)
  • demonsheep
    demonsheep Posts: 69 Member
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    This sounds really silly, but I daydream as I listen to music and do cardio. I just make up some scenario and play it while I run, go on the elliptical, walk, and so on. I suppose you could daydream about anything you wanted to, lol. Mine usually just involve traveling, meeting new people, and me being super cool and badass.
    It helps I promise hahaha
  • meltedsno
    meltedsno Posts: 208 Member
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    I find a series on Netflix that "sucks me in"....won't allow myself to watch an episode unless I am walking on my treadmill... once walked a total of 7 hours on a Saturday (not all at one time) because I got so into watching Mad Men.. :-) I cover up the digital area that shows how far I've walked, how long I've walked, etc.. with my ipad so I don't keep watching the time.

    If it isn't netflix, then I am watching HBO GO or Showtime.... whatever it is that keeps you wanting to see more.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,065 Member
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  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
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    I love cardio so I don't have a problem as long as I have my music. Why do you feel the need to do cardio if you don't like it that much? You should stick to the exercises that motivate you? Couldn't you get to your goal weight by sticking to weight lifting?
  • chankanaab07
    chankanaab07 Posts: 48 Member
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    If it's truly that boring, I'd try something else more interesting. :)

    If you are just looking for ways to spice us elliptical and treadmill time, I like making up little games. For example, "I'm going to go as hard as I can for 15s, then I am going to take it easier for 45s, repeat, and see how long I can keep it up." Or I'll make fun little patterns on the screen by varying the incline to change the bar height. Little things like that keep my brain thinking.
  • MagnumBurrito
    MagnumBurrito Posts: 1,070 Member
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    I suggest trying sprints instead. They make your body naturally release HGH, promote muscle growth, and fat loss. They're also a lot less mentally taxing.

    When it's nice out, I like to go to a school, that has a open field and jungle gym, put on some cleats, and do 10 sprints. Follow it up with pull ups, push ups, dips, and lunges. Takes 45 minutes and it's a good all body workout.
  • jenmom2myboys
    jenmom2myboys Posts: 311 Member
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    tv
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,724 Member
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    I'm watching movies / tv shows. At the moment it's an episode of Breaking Bad while I'm doing my cardio. I don't watch this without training, so training becomes even a treat ^^

    Same here. I don't watch TV except while on the elliptical, so it is a bit of a treat. Currently following Nashville and Masterchef on my phone.
  • lavendy17
    lavendy17 Posts: 309 Member
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    I know this is nerdy but I found Jeopardy to be the most distracting while running on the treadmill. Trying to answer the questions really sucked me in so before I knew it, the time was up. So, look into game shows :) Maybe family feud or Lingo :)
  • PJPrimrose
    PJPrimrose Posts: 916 Member
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    My sport, kick boxing (contact) is cardio. I stay motivated weight lifting by reminding myself how much it will help my sport!

    Cardio helps weight lifting efforts. It will help your "game". I hope this helps!
  • celtbell3
    celtbell3 Posts: 738 Member
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    It depends on the workout, definitely. On the days I am having difficulty, it is truly a mind over matter scenario. I concentrate on my lifting my knees if I'm running and keeping my hands relaxed simultaneously - a difficult feat at times. If I'm biking, it is concentrating on the booty and ab in-tandem working. Regardless, IMO cardio is an important workout that should not be ignored. It is good for the heart..not just the body.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
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    I watch shows on Netflix and play on PInterest while on the elliptical (although recently I knocked my phone down trying to pin something while sprinting, so maybe just Netflix from here on out). I mostly watch shows that I've seen already in case I zone out/sprint/have to stop watching to chug water.
  • StaciMarie1974
    StaciMarie1974 Posts: 4,138 Member
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    I watch Netflix on a tablet on the treadmill. That helps. For me listening to music isn't enough of a distraction - my mind wanders to other things I could/should be doing.

    Its easier when I'm outside. I guess actual scenery is more interesting than the wall of my basement.
  • nineteentwenty
    nineteentwenty Posts: 469 Member
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    I pretend I am training to be a superhero >.>
  • Isakizza
    Isakizza Posts: 754 Member
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    Cardio outside when I can. At my gym they have a cardio theater... a big dark cool room with movies playing.

    Otherwise what I do is a cardio circuit... 15-20 mins on each machine (stairs/run/elliptical) moving it along every 15-20 mins also helps a bunch. Doing HIIT on each machine (high/low intervals). Always with music!

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