What do you do (other than going to the gym) for exercise?

aromola
aromola Posts: 1
in Fitness and Exercise
Wouldn't you rather take a ballet class, jazz class, jump on a trampoline, learn how to tap dance, or play soccer than go to the gym and run on a stupid treadmill and lift weights? I know they have classes and I've heard Zumba is pretty awesome, but most classes I find so boring and repetitive.

I was a competitive gymnast for 13 years and was a college cheerleader. I also danced (ballet and jazz) and I did diving in HS. Now I'm about to graduate college and I feel like my only options are going to a stuffy gym or starting the new crossfit craze (I have nothing against crossfit, other than I don't think it's for me.)

Am I the only person that just wants to take classes and do fun activities like I did when I was a kid? Does anyone remember DZ discovery zone? That place was a blast!

I just want to have fun. What do you all do for physical activity other than going to the gym?? Or what would you like to be able to do again; for instance play shipwreck or red rover like we used to play in elementary PE?
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  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    Football, Basketball, Hockey.
  • junipearl
    junipearl Posts: 326 Member
    bike to work when weather permits :)
  • vicktoria339
    vicktoria339 Posts: 40
    i have lots of dance-based workout DVDS and just pick one randomly each day. Youtube is also good for exercise 'classes'
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    I don't go to the gym; I run, ride my bike, play soccer, row (indoors on an erg), swim and I have have strength training equipment at home.
  • CarsonRuns
    CarsonRuns Posts: 3,039 Member
    Run.
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Wouldn't you rather take a ballet class, jazz class, jump on a trampoline, learn how to tap dance, or play soccer than go to the gym and run on a stupid treadmill and lift weights?

    Stupid treadmill, absolutely. Weights, NO.
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    Run.

    I also hike, trail run, and ride a bicycle.
  • ahviendha
    ahviendha Posts: 1,291 Member
    I walk my dog. I've trained him to stop at intersections/streets and I tell him to wait (pause a second) then go and we sprint across the street and a good bit afterwards.

    Seems silly but I always end up laughing and out of breath. I just love the way my dog leaps off the curb and has such a zest for life!

    Or I'll let him off the leash in a big grassy area, and chase him around, or get him to chase me.

    Also sex.
  • poedunk65
    poedunk65 Posts: 1,336 Member
    Play with my new puppy and take him for short walks. Play raquetball and swimm too.
  • RGv2
    RGv2 Posts: 5,789 Member
    Wouldn't you rather take a ballet class, jazz class, jump on a trampoline, learn how to tap dance, than go to the gym and run on a stupid treadmill and lift weights?

    If those are the choices:

    Absolutely --- 100% -- NO.

    I like the treadmill, and lifting..especially over those choices.
  • mikeyboy
    mikeyboy Posts: 1,057 Member
    Golf, hike, ride my bike, and lift.
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 7,914 Member
    Before I got ill last year, which left me slightly disabled I used to love speed skating and roller blading long distance in the countryside. Also biking to work and tour biking on vacation. If you were a gymnast, you might like figure skating. It's also all about strength to body weight ratio, and knowing where your center of mass is.
  • nexangelus
    nexangelus Posts: 2,080 Member
    I cycle everywhere and run when I can. Also do yoga once a week to keep me supple.
  • JenMull44
    JenMull44 Posts: 226 Member
    Bike, Hike, Walk, Swim anything outdoors I do it !
  • mocha106
    mocha106 Posts: 64 Member
    Walking, instead of driving, whenever I get the opportunity.
  • BrieLP
    BrieLP Posts: 300 Member
    my hubby and i play on a co-ed softball team.... I miss dancing though, when i lived in california i was an awesome line dancer and that *kitten* was a workout!
  • pullipgirl
    pullipgirl Posts: 767 Member
    belly dancing
  • beccala18
    beccala18 Posts: 293 Member
    I do a kickboxing class (hitting pads with gloves and everything) that I love. It's outside for the spring and summer. I hate when we go back inside!

    I also play on a touch football league that has a game once a week.

    Though I have to say that I like strength training as well - it's fun to increase the weight. I prefer that over any more cardio!
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I take a ballet based strength class (bar method)! It's way fun. Plus, I don't feel like a total spaz in there because I can draw on my dance background a bit.

    I miss fun exercise too. Working out in a gym has always seemed like pointless exertion to me. Dance is like self expression in the form of a great workout. I miss that too.

    Things that I do that are still kinda fun:

    Spin class
    Bar Class
    Pilates
    Yoga (I like that yoga can be graceful and beautiful)
    I walk everywhere, even the grocery store
    Riding my road bike to the beach

    PS: we have a similar background. I'm a lifelong athlete. Dance (competitive contemporary + 10 years pro), cheer leading, and gymnastics (I really sucked as a gymnast though. Too contradictory with ballet training)
  • tempest678
    tempest678 Posts: 12 Member
    There are usually a few Mud Runs in my area each year. Except for the last one I did, I had a BLAST doing those races. Rolling around in the mud, climbing up stuff, rolling down stuff were all just so much fun. My husband and I trained by doing runs and, in the middle, playing on some playground equipment in our neighborhood.
  • Leeann1979
    Leeann1979 Posts: 1,090 Member
    Tennis!!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    I used to dance also. Now I run. I am looking into some adult ballet classes. They are through a ballet company and have levels so its not just for adults who never danced. I am aslo interested in learning mixed martial arts. I never took martial arts and it's interesting to watch UFC (amongst others).

    Oh, I also hike when the weather is cool enough here.
  • RikanSoulja
    RikanSoulja Posts: 463 Member
    I really enjoy lifting weights... other then that I will play baseball or basketball but I enjoy the gym the most
  • nbooher29
    nbooher29 Posts: 14 Member
    I HATE GYMS!!!! & Treadmills.......

    I work on the 16th floor in a 21 floor building and walk the stairs for 20 minutes after work. I also do the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred and you tube workout videos.

    It keeps it fun.

    I also cheered in high school and played softball so working out never seemed so boring and like work. I miss fun things like that
    :(
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    For fun, and one reason I wanted to get into better shape, I play flag football and softball on the weekends. I also enjoy hiking. I've also done a couple of Warrior Dash's.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I love hiking!! Also bike riding and yoga. And I have a huge collection of exercise DVD's in addition to a gym membership. What can I say...I get bored easily
  • princessrtk
    princessrtk Posts: 28
    Turbo Jam!
  • micabrito2012
    micabrito2012 Posts: 103 Member
    Hand wash my Van, Run, dance with my babies, do yard work, have sex and read if I'm bored!
  • Faericn_Rising
    Faericn_Rising Posts: 235
    I burned 1340 calories on Dance Dance revolution over 5 hours yesterday. DDR is my primary workout. You can go pretty damn hard.
  • Jennloella
    Jennloella Posts: 2,286 Member
    I never go to the gym. At home I pole dance, beat the punching bag, body rock, get on the spin bike, throw the sand bag around, or climb trees with the kids.

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