what do you do while working out?

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  • ElizaRoche
    ElizaRoche Posts: 2,005 Member
    What do I do when I'm working out?.............

    Usually work out.

    me too
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    have naughty thoughts, and enjoy my work out. Why would I need to do anything to distract me? It is the best part of my day.
  • TommiEgan
    TommiEgan Posts: 256 Member
    As I am always outdoors on the bike, I would have to say soaking in the scenery or thinking things over.
  • lwagnitz
    lwagnitz Posts: 1,321 Member
    Listen to loud music and lift heavy stuff.

    When I do cardio on the treadmill I can't stand the TV being on, I always turn it to a channel that doesn't come in right so the screen is black. It drives me nuts to watch tv while I run.
    ...can't you just turn your TV off?...
  • lilmisfit
    lilmisfit Posts: 860 Member
    I read books on my iPad (Kindle app) while doing cardio. While I'm lifting, I'm just lifting, nothing else.
  • TexasTroy
    TexasTroy Posts: 477 Member
    What do I do when I'm working out?.............

    Usually work out.

    same here....I have my iphone playing music while I'm at the gym but that's mainly so people won't talk to me (LOL Sorry but I'm there to work out not meet people) I zone out while I'm working out and don't even listen to what's playing

    Yes yes yes....both of these! Im there to workout- please leave me alone, thats why I have my headphones on and dont look at you in the eye!
  • awake4777
    awake4777 Posts: 190 Member
    I watch TV at my local YMCA gym with headphones. When doing water aerobic I just talk (sometimes) with other women or just enjoy the quiet. When I go for a walk I enjoy the quiet and scenery.
  • helenta77
    helenta77 Posts: 45 Member
    I listen to loud heavy metal, pref acdc, tool, disturbed and picture myself skinny the whole time.
  • roxierachael
    roxierachael Posts: 81 Member
    If I'm stuck on a treadmill/hamsterwheel, I enjoy rehashing my plans to take over the world.

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  • dperich1968
    dperich1968 Posts: 235 Member
    I read "War & Peace" in between sets.

    The entire book.

    And no, you can't "work in."

    LOVE this!! Dang you get a nice long work out :)
  • dperich1968
    dperich1968 Posts: 235 Member
    Right now, its enjoying the morning stars and 80's rock on my iphone. I also love the nothingness of just running without any apps in my ear. The vineyards, the wild life, the silence, the sunrise. All this makes for a fantastic day regardless of what ends up happening at work.
  • losindood
    losindood Posts: 36 Member
    I started listening to audiobooks. It really helps pass the time. I was finding myself getting really bored on the elliptical and recumbent bike. Now I stay the full time without any problem with boredom.
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    if you are able to read a book while working out you aren't working out hard enough.
  • fldiver97
    fldiver97 Posts: 341 Member
    Yoga - breathe, sweat, try not to get stuck in a pose
    running - breathe, sweat, music/app instructions
    any other exercise - breathe, sweat.......

    edited for typo
  • erikaaaaaaaa
    erikaaaaaaaa Posts: 155 Member
    MUSIC and people watching!
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    What do I do when I'm working out?.............

    Usually work out.
    LOL this! Although I do have to deal with kids sometimes to. I usually put spotify on in the background and then go for it.
  • ParaSempreAmor11
    ParaSempreAmor11 Posts: 105 Member
    i listen to music and constantly think why im doing it so thinking about my motivation and sometimes i watch tv
  • KellyAlyssa84
    KellyAlyssa84 Posts: 90
    music and eye candy :laugh:

    well, ok, I don't DO eye candy while working out.
  • zombilishious
    zombilishious Posts: 1,250 Member
    1. Check out men
    2. zone out - the treadmill is the only place in my life where I can actually get no distractions
    3. music, lots of it, while checking out men
    4. Think about what I'm going to have for dinner
    5. check out men
  • starspeckled
    starspeckled Posts: 313 Member
    I love having music while on the elliptical or treadmill for days when I don't have a set "plan". I try to follow the beat of the song that's playing to decide if I will be walking or jogging for the next few minutes
  • johloz
    johloz Posts: 176 Member
    What do I do when I'm working out?.............

    Usually work out.

    ^^^^ This. If I can comfortably read, I'm not pushing myself hard enough. If I'm strength training, I'm focused on form and performing each task properly to avoid injury. If I'm going for a run, I'm daydreaming.
  • fit_and_fab_after_kids
    fit_and_fab_after_kids Posts: 43 Member
    just gotta have my ipod and im set :) it died the other day during a workout and so did my energy :(
  • queensturg
    queensturg Posts: 60
    I put on my mp3 player while I do the cross-trainer or treadmill at the gym, I feel like the music gets me going faster :)
  • LeRevCooper
    LeRevCooper Posts: 122
    I listen to podcasts. :)
  • Cait_Sidhe
    Cait_Sidhe Posts: 3,150 Member
    When I'm working out... I work out.
  • mikeyrp
    mikeyrp Posts: 1,616 Member
    Interesting question... as a rule:

    Long social runs and bike rides (anything over 8 miles) - I chat to my friends. one of them has a T-Shirt saying "Run at the speed of chat" which is a great philosophy if all you want to do is rack up the miles....

    Running or Cycling outside on my own I never have any distractions... I find I go into a sort of meditative state and can just enjoy the sights and sounds around me as I pass.

    Any workout indoors I listen to music. I find it more important for CV than weights... it energises me when I'm starting to get tired (and bored). Weight lifting music is just (pleasant) background noise.

    Thinking about sex when I work out is at best embarrassing - especially in my running/cycling Lycra. At worst a guy can do himself a nasty injury with a barbell...
  • rkr22401
    rkr22401 Posts: 216 Member
    Between sets of curls in the squat rack I like to flex in the mirror and creep on the female clientele.

    When benching my spotter gets a few bonus sets of barbell rows helping me get the bar off my chest.
  • mariagabriella
    mariagabriella Posts: 267 Member
    on my own... just my workout. no music no nothing.

    with my trainer... swear at him ;)

    in classes... do what I'm told and try to smile through it!
  • YaGigi
    YaGigi Posts: 817 Member
    I noticed that I lose the most weight on elliptical but I hate hate hate this machine. So I put on my iPod with some music and exercise on the elliptical for an hour. I need some good rhythm to keep me going, otherwise I slow down. Can't do it without music.
  • bufger
    bufger Posts: 763 Member
    I just work out. No music, no entertainment.

    It gives me time to think. I find exercise is good therapy.

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