I hate Cardio

Ashia1317
Ashia1317 Posts: 415
edited September 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Just a message I wanted to state.

I struggle with it all the time. Just boring to me. Whether I'm doing the treadmill, outside, or a cardio dvd . . . I dread it.

Anyone have the same feeling? Any tips?

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  • kingnatalie
    kingnatalie Posts: 163
    I do to, using ear buds and my generic i pod has helped a lot, I kind of feel like I am in my own world, and I know I will feel so much better after completing my workout.
  • smrloosin
    smrloosin Posts: 2 Member
    The only thing that helps me is knowing that it is the cardio that burns the fat. I LOVE lifting weights but no one can see the muscle from my fat.
    I sometimes break mine up and do 15 min cardio, lift weights, then 15 min cardio again to break it up some!
    Hope this helps
  • oonafey
    oonafey Posts: 42 Member
    I hate it too. We have a bike trail outside my office, so I jog/walk at lunch three days a week. I know I will never do it once I get home, so I get it out of the way. I have a hour, what else am I going to do?
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    ditch the straight cardio for something more challenging, for instance an interval cardio workout, or HIIT training, or cross country running, swimming, team volleyball or basketball (there are lots of leagues for adults) anything, if it's boring, don't torture yourself, find something fun, that way you'll do it because you want to, not because you have too.
  • lessertess
    lessertess Posts: 855 Member
    I LOVE cardio dance classes. Have you looked into something like Zumba? It's fast paced, high energy and has great music. Plus everyone in the class is laughing and working so hard and sweating that it becomes really motivating.

    Swimming is a great cardio workout.

    Or try some kind of group training like Boot Camp. You might be more motivated working out with a team or with a friend.
  • calabrdm
    calabrdm Posts: 303 Member
    I love the Beach body cardio... turbo jam and insanity. They are fun and the time goes so quickly.
  • dragonfly81
    dragonfly81 Posts: 272 Member
    I hate it alone. I do cardio with a buddy. I also do alot of water aerobic classes at my local college. That's another avenue to check!
  • neenaleigh
    neenaleigh Posts: 584 Member
    i hate it up until the first 5 minutes are over, then im ready to keep, keepin on!:laugh:
  • JStarnes
    JStarnes Posts: 5,576 Member
    ditto :indifferent:
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