Exercise can be fun... right?

leakarina

I am having some serious trouble getting going the moving part of weight loss. I know I should and I honestly do have the time, anyone have something fun to start off with in order to get going?

lizard053

Try a dance class! Or aerobics! Like Zumba or belly dance. Loads of fun and a great workout.

Exercise should be fun or you won't continue to do it, right? For me, the endorphin rush post-workout is worth any pain and suffering I might have during the workout. I love feeling strong when I walk out of the gym.

Find something that you've enjoyed before, and do that. Even if you're really bad at it. Doesn't matter, it's all about having fun!

wellbert

do you like picking things up and putting them down? riding your bike? running? yoga?

Find something you like.

hamster-wheels kill brain cells. You don't need them.

merilewa

It is possible you might need an exercise buddy to make it more fun. Maybe you and a friend could take up walking. Spend the time chatting or you could join an exercise class with a friend. You can both be accountable to each other. One thing that I do...I love walking anyways, but find some days I dread going. I download a program I have been wanting to hear. I love old time radio so I download some of them and listen to it on the walk and before you know it the walk is over. Good luck!

sjohnny

... For me, the endorphin rush post-workout is worth any pain and suffering I might have during the workout...

This is where I am.

meshashesha2012

hell yeah exercise is fun!

are you a competitive person? if so, try competing against yourself. i keep track of my distance for cardio and try to top that the next time i do it in the same amount of time.

self competition is also possible when you're lifting : next time try for better form, more weight.

if you arent competitive then look for something involving group exercises like spinning, zumba, aqua aerobics, pilates, etc

do you want to feel like a cage fighter ? then take a boxing, krav maga, or kickboxing class.

basically start with your personality and base your exercise from that.

LReneeWalker

I hate exercise! But I love doing xbox with my girls. I even tolerate swimming laps, cause the water feels so good!

TheFunBun

Mmm. I like the trifecta of sexy dance, pole dance, hoop dance, and belly dance. Zumba scares me off because I am ridiculously bad at choreography and it hurts my ego.

I also like traditional gym workouts, but only because they make stronger for the trifecta of sexy dance. If you find something you LOVE, you'll want to train for it.

zoom2

do you like picking things up and putting them down? riding your bike? running? yoga?

Find something you like.

hamster-wheels kill brain cells. You don't need them.

This.

IronSmasher

These last two weeks, I've been skipping during my rest periods during weight sessions.

When people start to wander too close to me or my equipment, I switch to double unders. Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, whi-whoosh-whi-whoosh-whi-whoosh-whi-whoosh

mosschops20030

BOXERCISE!! VERY GOOD FUN!! AND A BRILLIANT BURN!! X

JVandesteeg

I used to hate to exercise, until I started working out with a group. Now I believe I'm slightly addicted to it and look forward to it everyday. It helps me stay motivated and we all encourage each other during this journey. Maybe find you some "workout buddies"

leakarina

i am so happy i started a topic! you are all amazing!!!!!

GorillaNJ

how about spin class? I became a huge fan of spin! A good playlist helps me with running too...

wellbert

how about spin class? I became a huge fan of spin! A good playlist helps me with running too...

Spin is GREAT with a good instructor!

MrsDutt

I am at the same point as you are now but have gotten really good advice. I am going to find my workout dvd's and change them up as well as jump onto my WII Fit.

Back in the day I use to be fit and I remember doing so much more with my day, feeling so much better and energetic. I remember not being able to wait to do my next workout and I enjoyed it so much.

You can do it, just take it slow (I am taking this advice as I am typing so).

Good luck!

MyTime1985

Seriously, find a buddy! It's so much more fun!

KLo924

I enjoy classes like those mentioned above (zumba, jazzercise, step, etc.) but if I can do something right outside my door I'm more likely to do it (rather than get my butt to a gym - although, I don't like at-home DVDs much). So, I've gotten into jogging - little...by...little. Couch to 5K is really helpful. Also I'm a very goal-oriented person. Signing up for races gives me distances/timeframes to shoot for and I'm much more likely to stay on a training schedule that way.

As others have said, though, find what works for you - try lots of stuff! Good luck!

FitBunnyEm

definately spinning

Faintgreeneyes

Find a friend to go with you, or find out what your interests are, a class? lifting weights? cardio machines? and do that. The hardest part is going the first time- once you go and get that good endorphin rush afterwards, you'll want to keep going back.

allysabee

I'm another one who really hates traditional exercising. I hate going to the gym, I hate sitting on a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill for an hour. So boring!

I would suggest doing workout videos - you can do them in the comfort of your own home and there are so many different kinds out there with terrific music to keep it FUN! I just started Turbo Fire which is a 12 week program that comes with around 12 different routines on DVD and a schedule so it actually tells you which DVD's to do on each day! It's SO much fun - great music, great instructor - if you like dancing, this is definitely for you!

Cocochickdeleted

Don't forget that walking counts as exercise, too. Hubby and I walk 3 1/2 plus miles every day, and we have both lost 30+ pounds. We've now taken up jogging in the form of a modified C25K. If you have a dog, I'm sure he's LOVE to join you for a nice, leisurely walk in the park. Our dogs now know exactly when it's time to go. :-)

ashreynolds09

I started off with the Turbo Jam dvds, I looked FORWARD to doing them everyday! I lost 21 pounds in a month! Then I moved on to other Beachbody DVDs. As I've gotten more and more into working out my attitude has changed. For example - I got a wild hair to completely a half marathon - so now I run every day my training plan tells me to. Nevermind how much I bitterly hate running. -- I do it.

bcattoes

ZUMBA!!! The most fun exercise there is. You burn a lot of calories but not even feel like you are exercising.

mineboy

Hello
just have to make an start....

i went from 1 km a day to now doing 50kms a week..

like today i had done 12kms and it rain all day..

stuffinmuffin

Try everything until you find something you love! It will really build your confidence too just getting out there and being brave! x

rchupka87

Hells Yeah it can be fun!!! I actually look forward to my workouts. It's gives me some "me" time!!! :happy:

BrettWithPKU

For people who have difficulty motivating themselves to go to the gym, one thing I cannot stress enough (from my experience) is that you must find a way to make it NOT about the workout.

I've got plenty of ideas for this, mainly applying to your cardio time.

When I go to the gym, sometimes I cue up music on my player that I've never heard before; something a buddy suggested "man, you gotta listen to the new ... CD".
Recently I've been going to the gym to watch hockey. Though I live in a baseball town, baseball doesn't excite me on TV. But the point is: use the gym as an excuse to watch your favorite shows where you won't be interrupted.

Then there's books. Sometimes I bring a suspenseful book on my Kindle, or listen to an audiobook on my MP3 player. The "what's next" factor of that book can keep me on the treadmill for hours, and leaves me looking forward to coming back.

Let's see, what else...

I have yet to try studying on the treadmill. But if you do two activities you don't like to do together, it should cut the time to do both in half! I've got a huge test I have to take one year from today, so I guess I'll let you know how that works out

Walking on the treadmill is a great time to catch up on social networks, if you have your phone with you at the gym.

Hmm. Yeah, that's about all I got.

Denise6914

I love Zumba and playing Just Dance on the Wii.

neverstray

I find that MOST people do better in groups. Many people I talk to love some kind of group activity, whether it's a running group, or just a class of some sort, spinning, Zumba, anything.

For me, I hate waiting for people, people canceling last minute, and all that. That's why I only do sports that don't require others, like surfing, running, hiking, biking, things where I can just go and do it and I don ave to wait or even schedule something. I ate scheduling anything. I'm spontaneous. I'm very independent and self-motivated so I have trouble understanding this idea. But, many of my friends, work associates and family are like this and enjoy participating with others.

75Juniper

... For me, the endorphin rush post-workout is worth any pain and suffering I might have during the workout...

This is where I am.

This! I hate working out, but the more I do it, the more of a habit it becomes. At first I had to force myself - I would literally have a temper tantrum in my head, but I would make myself do it anyway. And I would pout the whole time. Now, I find that I'm all of a sudden putting on my sneakers at the appropriate time, without even thinking about whether or not I want to do it. And even though I don't LOVE exercising, it doesn't seem as unbearable and I feel so amazing afterwards.

Try a variety of things, too. You might find you have a passion for yoga or running or whatever that you didn't know existed!

Good luck!