What do you do while you execise?

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  • elis_mama
    elis_mama Posts: 308 Member
    Kindle and DVDs......
  • danmcgarrigle5
    danmcgarrigle5 Posts: 90
    I listen to audiobooks on my ipod... makes the time go fast and I don't have to worry about getting dizzy watching a screen.

    I do this, except I use my android

    Oh wow, I never considered that! Thanks for the idea. :drinker:

    I've listened to the Song of Ice and Fire series twice (game of thrones) they are very long and interesting and most chapters were just the right length for my workout, now I'm onto the Hitchhikers Guide series for a little bit of lighter, funnier subject matter, Lord of the rings is next, or the dark tower series, I haven't decided yet. I find I get bored of any music playlists quickly and I have no interest in sports and the only tv on in my small gym is usually on espn
  • aakokopelli7
    aakokopelli7 Posts: 196 Member
    It's kind of weird but I started doing Zumba not too long ago, I have all the dance moves down so I don't really have to watch the people on my video anymore. Since I do it at home, I end up looking out the window, watching cars go by or my weird neighbors. I even find myself thinking off onto out there subjects. I have invented stuff, made up stories, had imaginary lives with celebs I love, lol... all while dancing my buns off.

    When I do my HIIT stuff, that is another story, I am talking myself out of finishing, huffing ,puffing and dying right there on the floor. I am thinking that I hate this crap, and just try to do most of it with my eyes closed until it's over.
  • sarildia
    sarildia Posts: 5 Member
    I like to listen to music. It helps the time go faster
  • MyHealthyLadyLumps
    MyHealthyLadyLumps Posts: 2
    If I'm on the elliptical I take my tablet and use Netflix. I consider it me time, so I watch all the shows that I know my husband wouldn't want to watch. Right now, that's Pretty Little Liars. My tablet covers the screen and before I know it the episode is over and it's been 40-50 minutes! :)
  • AMS44067
    AMS44067 Posts: 49
    while I exercise I exercise or have an exercise DVD with instructions in my player. I do not watch TV or lisen to music while I exercise, it is a distraction - at least for me.
  • CharityGC
    CharityGC Posts: 499 Member
    I usually run/walk outside so I watch for cars and listen to I<3Radio. If I'm home, I will do workout DVDs so I have to concentrate on that.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,330 Member
    I work out intensely enough that doing anything else would be difficult. I couldn't stand hours on a treadmill.
  • debramariemary
    debramariemary Posts: 13 Member
    I get on the treadmill and listen to music...the faster the beat the faster I go. Without music pushing me I'd be a turtle. No way could I read a book. I'd fall down and bust my face. If I go fast I hold on, close my eyes and concentrate on each step. I think getting older made me walk crooked? When I'm finished 30-40 minutes I'm a sweaty mess and I love it. I love adding new fast-paced songs on my MP3 - looks like a high school playlist. Fun.
  • DBubba65
    DBubba65 Posts: 15 Member
    I invested some of the money I saved in eating unhealthy over processed foods in restaurants and purchased myself and I-pad mini. I watch series on Netflix like Breaking Bad and I usually exceed the length of a show (45 minutes) before I realize I am done. 400-550 calories done!! Sometimes cardio can seem mindless if you let it. There is no reason why you cant pick up a very interesting book or video and multitask while doing great things for your body!
  • kingscrown
    kingscrown Posts: 615 Member
    Books on my ipod and playlists of rock music to keep me going.
  • ForeverAsleep
    ForeverAsleep Posts: 2
    If i'm on the treadmill i catch up on my TV shows. Everything else i listen to music.
  • roxbox2013
    roxbox2013 Posts: 95 Member
    I either watch TV, listen to music, or read. :)
  • riveraphx
    riveraphx Posts: 380 Member
    I listen to 80's cardio radio on Pandora and pretend everyone else in the gym is listening to the same song as me. It's funny how in sync everyone suddenly appears, LOL!
  • StickingWithIt2015
    StickingWithIt2015 Posts: 34 Member
    Love listening to the hip hop workout station on Pandora app on my iPhone
  • renku
    renku Posts: 182 Member
    Watch hockey like a good Canadian

    Otherwise i pick a TV series and watch it, usually a 1 hour (40 minute) drama followed by a half hour (22minute) sitcom. Although I just finished season 2 of Walking Dead and all three seasons of Arrested Development
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    I try not to fall over/vomit, and then usually bemoan how out of shape I am.
  • srm1960
    srm1960 Posts: 281 Member
    I close my eyes and pray it will be over soon. lol

    :sad:

    LOL-Gold's Gym-thank G-d they have a cardio-room with movies-Or I would die of boredom!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
    I have a focal point and solve all the world's problems.
  • Rhozelyn
    Rhozelyn Posts: 201 Member
    If I am able to watch tv then I'm not working hard enough....music is my weapon...good for interval training when the chorus comes along and recovery during the verses.
  • Mighty_Rabite
    Mighty_Rabite Posts: 581 Member
    I watched The Biggest Loser the other week on the elliptical and burned a machine readout of 1385 calories myself.. THAT was exhausting!
  • jha1223
    jha1223 Posts: 141 Member
    If I am doing cardio on the recumbent, I watch videos for my last class for (another) degree. If I am on the elliptical, I watch ESPN. If I am lifting, I am listening to Spotify. I use the song time to keep me accurate on rest times between sets and fast paced house/techno/etc to keep the adrenaline flowing.
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    I like to breathe while working out. I'm unable to watch TV while out running or doing zumba. My attention is 100% on what exercise I am doing so then I can get the best out of it.
  • debi_f
    debi_f Posts: 330 Member
    I love to listen to audio books. I just let myself get lost in the story and forget that I'm out of breath or that my legs feel wobbly or... and I keep going! Love it!
  • markaconklin
    markaconklin Posts: 37 Member
    I don't "exercise"..... I "lift heavy *kitten* weight" I don't watch ****. I wipe the sweat outta my eyes every 20 seconds, and wonder why in the *kitten* am i trying to kill myself and when the f%ck will i die. there's not supposed to be commercials in your workout routine. start aproaching your goals head on instead of recording them on your DVR.
  • lucylousmummy
    lucylousmummy Posts: 348 Member
    whilst speed walking or exercise bike i listen to my ipod
    whilst running i listen to my ipod and concentrate on remembering to breathe lol im terrible for holding my breath
    exercise dvds i mainly have to contend with my 2 year old daughter who likes to copy me but insists on sitting on me (usually my head) as soon as i get on the floor

    im so jealous of all the people with treadmills at home id love to have one alas no space what so ever:sad:
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    I watch TV (usually fighting shows, good energy, or something funny/lighthearted, not slow stuff or sappy movies, etc) or listen to up-tempo music with online radio. :)
  • crazihel
    crazihel Posts: 72 Member
    Arghh I hate gym machines, and running. I find the seconds drag. So I do a combination of classes - spinning, body pump & body combat. So I get a fun workout which is followed by a social chat in the steam room! :)
  • michellemybelll
    michellemybelll Posts: 2,228 Member
    if i'm running at the gym, i'll usually hop on a treadmill in front of a t.v. with CNN or MSNBC (really any news, so long as it's not fox news), read along with the stories and listen to music.

    if i'm running outside, i jam to music and get lost in my head thinking about what i need to do that day, the next day, etcetera; possible future travel plans, that cute guy i saw at the grocery store.. :wink:
  • debramariemary
    debramariemary Posts: 13 Member
    Love a good sense of humor! You must work out a lot harder than me.

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