Exercise Anxiety?

Yeah, I get a similar thing from time to time. All I can suggest is that you try as many different things as are practical given your hectic schedule. You may find something you like, or, at least you'll know what you dread the least...

Sorry, not that helpful. Anyone else got anything better?

Find something fun?


everytime i do a jullian micheals dvd, i want to punch her in the face!

maybe try making some of your work out into something less strenuous- like going for long walks- so you're still exercising but it's enjoyable and you might not dread it?

I used to get bad anxiety about exercising. My reason is though that I had open heart surgery and due to complications beforehand was terrified of making my heart go fast.

My doctor ended up telling me I had post traumatic stress and put me on low dose anti anxiety tablets and while I was only on them for 6 months it made the world of difference.

I started small, walking most days and worked my way up from there

hmm try some of these tips:

-working out with a friend
-doing classes you like (zumba or some type of dance, water aerobics, pilates, and my fave is yoga)
-bring a book or magazine to the gym to read while on the machines. Don't let yourself read it at home, only treat yourself to it while working out
-work out to music and keep the selection fresh
-meet people at the gym so you look forward to seeing them (probably not gonna happen if you're shy. My friend thinks its so weird I've been going 2 months and know so many people and she might know 3 people by name including employees and She has been a member 10+ years. I can't help that I'm a chatterbox :-P
-try every machine, every sport, every exercise you can think of until you find something you enjoy. Seriously, there must be something active you enjoy. People even do pole-dancing for exercise nowadays. There's gotta be something to strike your fancy!

Otherwise just keep up the good work sticking to it even if you hate every single second.

Also, I see that you're doing Jillian DVDs, which is a great workout. I do them in a pinch, but I've decided that I sort of hate working out to a DVD in my house. Maybe you need to try working out in a group setting?

Good luck! You'll find something you dig. If you are having anxiety about what you're currently doing, it's not doing you any favors and it's time to try something else.

hmm try some of these tips:

-working out with a friend
-doing classes you like (zumba or some type of dance, water aerobics, pilates, and my fave is yoga)
-bring a book or magazine to the gym to read while on the machines. Don't let yourself read it at home, only treat yourself to it while working out
-work out to music and keep the selection fresh
-meet people at the gym so you look forward to seeing them (probably not gonna happen if you're shy. My friend thinks its so weird I've been going 2 months and know so many people and she might know 3 people by name including employees and She has been a member 10+ years. I can't help that I'm a chatterbox :-P
-try every machine, every sport, every exercise you can think of until you find something you enjoy. Seriously, there must be something active you enjoy. People even do pole-dancing for exercise nowadays. There's gotta be something to strike your fancy!

Otherwise just keep up the good work sticking to it even if you hate every single second.

I concur. Zumba is SO much fun. I do it at home via the Wii game. 800-900 calories burnt in an hour, and I was having FUN!

dunno if this fits in your schedule - kayaking, hiking outside, swimming also can be tough workouts, but rejuvenating/calming workouts.

During the workout, I hate every minute. I keep telling myself I can't do this and I want to stop.

Note, this has not once stopped me from working out, but I feel all the negativity is going to hurt me in the long run. I haven't yet found any exercise that I really enjoy doing, so I'm sure that is part of the problem.

Wow, welcome to exercise! Get used to it. This is how real life is. Not everyone loves exercise. You're not entitled to a fit body. Are you serious? Grow up and change your attitude. This would make your life a hell of a lot easier. Wow.

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I've been doing the 30 days shred and I freaking DO NOT look forward to it. I think Jillian Michaels is your problem. I balance 30DS out with running and dancing which I enjoy.

Yeah it's a good chance you are just getting bored, find something else to do. I really like group workouts because it's a social thing for me to. Not only do I look forward to the workout, but I look forward to catching up with the same group of ladies every Tuesday and Thursday morning. So if I skip the workout not only am I letting myself down, but I kind of feel like I'm letting them down too because I'm not there to help motivate.

I'm the same way. I have been doing JM's dvd's too and I like them, but hate her sometimes!

Maybe incorporate something else into your workouts. I am trying this tomorrow. I want to try and go for jog, instead of JM. Also have an eliptical and sometimes get on that.

I fight myself every day to work out, especially in the morning - since the mornings now are chilly, I just want to stay in bed. Buttttttttt I have to realize that the only way this weight is going to get off is by me and no one else. When I used to work in the hospital here, I'm not a nurse though, all the hospital staff could use the exercise room they had for patients. It had tread mills, bikes, ect. That was wonderful. Then in the back of the hospital was a small walk park, 4 walks around it was a mile. I had meal bars and kept fruit to have for my lunch so that I can eat that when I returned.

Even now at this job, they have a walk trail close by. Before I started having foot problems the last two weeks, I would walk 30-45 minutes on that plus do my exercises at home. If you get outside and take a nice brisk walk then do that. Like you, I'm not thrilled about working out but when it's done I say...thank you Leslie Sansone....hahahahahahaha.

Exercise requires planning, takes time, and it's not always pleasant. You're always wondering if you're pushing yourself enough or too much. Should you stick with this workout or try something else? Although you're working hard, you'll never look as good as some people, and you'll get old. ... It can be quite stressful.

At least you're doing it. Try to make it as pleasant as possible with gadgets, music, record-keeping, whatever works for you. Appreciate the results.