Hate "Exercise" Need Something Fun
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My suggestion...
Don't lock yourself into a regular exercise yet. Do, however, lock yourself into a minimum goal of how many times per week you will work out. Try a bunch of stuff. Also, keep in mind that when and if you are ready to tackle a more steady routine or a training regime, you can still add in the other stuff periodically for fun and motivation. It doesn't always have to be fun though. Some things I do for fun and some I do for results.
Here are some ideas (you decide which camp they fit into):
*biking
*rollerblading/ice skating/roller skating
*hiking in a state park (maybe a weekend thing)
*walking to explore new areas (downtown, new town, your area, etc.)
*seasonal sports (winter and summer offer exciting stuff if you just look)
*walk and chat with a walking partner or walk a dog
*mall walking before shopping
*team sports
*local dance classes such as Zumba, jazzercise, ballet, belly dancing, etc.)
*other fitness classes including yoga
*home fitness videos (a good effective short one is the 30 Day Shred by Julian Micheals. It is only 25 min!)
*weight lifting
*learn something new (skateboarding would be new for me)
*volunteer at a pet shelter to walk the animals (dual purpose)
*try a new challenge such as the C2K (couch to K run) app
*buy a pedometer, wear it all day and challenge yourself to move more than you did the week before (fitbit has fun online challenges too but you could buy a regular pedometer and challenge yourself if money is an issue)
*go on a date--dancing
*arrange a weekend of camping
*find some you tube exercise videos
*jump rope
*play on a trampoline
*swim (maybe indoor pool at this time of the year)
*investigate some new adventures such as zip lining
*go to an amusement park or a zoo (hours of walking)
*do some squats and jumping jacks between folding laundry
*google and learn how to go from zero in something to a goal (such as push ups)
*look up your chamber of commerce and see what community events you could do0 -
I get shin splints ( seriously bad pains that make it feel like I fractured my shins) when I leave the jump and freeze arrows on DDR so I just turn them off and you still get a good exercise without the jumping around.
Shin Splints are a sign that you need new/better shoes! Get some good "studio" sneakers for your dance workouts and the shin splints should go away. I love Rykas, and they make both low-impact and high-impact studio styles. :happy:0 -
I agree with the ZUMBA..you can do it at home with a video, on your dance games alone...there are so many DVD's that can be worked into your day. I understand that you hate to set time aside for working out, but once you start..you might just find you like it. It becomes a time to let go of the things of the day..to focus on something "un-stressful" gives the brain a break...and rejunivates the body.0
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My suggestion...
Don't lock yourself into a regular exercise yet. Do, however, lock yourself into a minimum goal of how many times per week you will work out. Try a bunch of stuff. Also, keep in mind that when and if you are ready to tackle a more steady routine or a training regime, you can still add in the other stuff periodically for fun and motivation. It doesn't always have to be fun though. Some things I do for fun and some I do for results.
Here are some ideas (you decide which camp they fit into):
*biking
*rollerblading/ice skating/roller skating
*hiking in a state park (maybe a weekend thing)
*walking to explore new areas (downtown, new town, your area, etc.)
*seasonal sports (winter and summer offer exciting stuff if you just look)
*walk and chat with a walking partner or walk a dog
*mall walking before shopping
*team sports
*local dance classes such as Zumba, jazzercise, ballet, belly dancing, etc.)
*other fitness classes including yoga
*home fitness videos (a good effective short one is the 30 Day Shred by Julian Micheals. It is only 25 min!)
*weight lifting
*learn something new (skateboarding would be new for me)
*volunteer at a pet shelter to walk the animals (dual purpose)
*try a new challenge such as the C2K (couch to K run) app
*buy a pedometer, wear it all day and challenge yourself to move more than you did the week before (fitbit has fun online challenges too but you could buy a regular pedometer and challenge yourself if money is an issue)
*go on a date--dancing
*arrange a weekend of camping
*find some you tube exercise videos
*jump rope
*play on a trampoline
*swim (maybe indoor pool at this time of the year)
*investigate some new adventures such as zip lining
*go to an amusement park or a zoo (hours of walking)
*do some squats and jumping jacks between folding laundry
*google and learn how to go from zero in something to a goal (such as push ups)
*look up your chamber of commerce and see what community events you could do
Wow thanks for all the great suggestions!0 -
How about putting on some peppy music for an hour and doing your house work fast and in dance form with over exagerated stretches and lunges?0
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Im a busy Mom, i found the ' 30 day shred' manageable to fit into a busy week. Its only 26 minutes and Ive seen results.
its a Jillian Micheals video. You dont even have to leave the house. 0 -
I would recommend getting Nintendo Wii Fit. It is a fun way of getting some exercise. I have also saved money as I used the Wii to weigh myself when previously I used to pay to use the machines. Obviously it may not be possible depending on your financial situation or space in the home etc. Just a suggestion.
Update: Oops sorry didn't realise someone had already suggested this but can't remove my post.0 -
I love walking, if you have time for it.0
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One thing you might try is getting weighted gloves or ankle weights. Wear them while you are doing your normal household activities, and it will add some extra toning to what you are already doing. You could even put some weight in a backpack, and wear that while you are doing housework. I add this type of stuff to my cardio workouts and it really increases the calorie burn.
The other thing that I can suggest is make some goals with a few exercises, like 50 squats, 50 jump and jacks, 50 situps etc -- and then just do 10 at time sporadically throughout the day. You will get in some exercise, and it won't interfere with your schedule.0 -
I won't get a new game system, we have a good ps3 lol I am gaming system biased lol.
I suppose I should buy a scale though it would help keep me on track more I think0 -
try zumba 0
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I'm not going to lie, I hate exercise. I'm not lazy, I bustle around my house every day but I hate setting aside time for scheduled exercise. Its cold out with winter coming and walking around in bear country before they hibernate scares the toes right off my feet.
Do any of you have a suggestion of something I can add to my every day life of laundry, dishes, tending live chickens and a big dog that will work in pieces of exercise without it being "exercise" ?
When it's cold and rain, I use DVD to exercise. There are many out there, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes each time. Cardio kick boxing, tae bo, walk in place, Just have to find what you like.
If you have Netflix, they have it stream online. I do not like exercise either, but that the only way we could burn more calories. I am like you busy all day but can't lose if I don't exercise. I like short DVD.0 -
Do you dance? I belly dance &, although I love to exercise, I hope one day that dancing will be the only exercise I'll have to do daily (besides yoga & pilates) once I get into complete muscular shape to stay that way . . . at least until I get pregnant & need to start all over :laugh:
I definitely suggest dancing or swimming for fun
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I LOVED Turbo Fire. I used to hate working out too, but now I help others. It changed my life. Helped me get over my weight loss plateau! I'm hoping to start up a support group on facebook soon. I'd love to have you. LET'S DO THIS!!
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Dance Dance revolution for xbox360, or wii, orPS20
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I don't like going out when it's too hot or too cold. When I first started losing, I walked laps through my house for 30-40 minutes and started with a kids' Billy Blanks Tae Bo DVD. When I mastered that, I moved on to an adult Tae Bo DVD. They're pretty cheap at WalMart. Next, I purchased the Chalean Extreme DVD and a set of SelectTech dumbbells. That program includes strength training and cardio. Now, I've added running and cycling. It felt good to add more activity as I lost weight and moved more easily.
Another thing I did when I didn't want to leave the house was look for Zumba clips on YouTube. I'd dance along with the same video 5 or 6 times until I got it down.0 -
Indoor rock climbing. Super fun and super social.0
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Get some cheap exercise videos0
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ok...fun stuff...
get a skipping rope and relearn the skill.
play keepys off with the dog and a ball.
get a hula hoop and try to master it.
blow up a balloon and set the oven timer and try to keep the balloon up in the air for the length of the timer.
stick on your favourite music and dance like no one is watching.
sit on a towel on your hard floors and try and bum walk across it - polishes the floor too at the same time
Hula hoop = CRAZY good exercise. I make my own hoops now too (can get enough stuff to make 8 hoops for about $50).
http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html0 -
I have the same problem can't get out either. And snow is coming. I will be back in a bit, need to go to store to feed everyone else. I like this conversation. And I have NO privacy where I'm living if I wanted to be around people I would go to the gym, but can't afford it either. I'm in the same boat! Good luck!0
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Use your computer and go to youtube and search exercise videos or search zwow on youtube, there are tons on videos. It's in your home and you can do it when you want.....good luck!!!0
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If you like Dance Dance Revolution you may really enjoy Hip Hop Abs.0
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Zumba! I take a Zumba toning class where you hold 2 pound weights and work on toning your arms, shoulders, abs, etc while having a good time dancing!!0
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I love exercising on my mini trampoline. I have a you tube playlist of workouts that I stream though my wii, and the time flies as each song has its own routine. I also sometimes just bounce while I am watching tv. I burn a lot of calories--last night I burned 460 calories in 50 minutes.
You can get an inexpensive mini trampoline (also called a rebounder) at Walmart.0 -
I took up kick boxing, tae kwon do, its awwesome and so much fun, id reccommend that see if you have a local gym that does it or ymca etc, or shadow box on your own. Goodluck 0
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Exercise is not a must for weight loss but from one fairly recent former anti-exercise person to another, I'm gonna let you in on a secret. One day it suddenly clicked that all of my resistance was really a mental thing. You will see people attempt weight loss because they want the prize but for whatever reason, they aren't fully ready yet for the mental part of weight loss. The same is true for exercise. I realized the key was just to do it. There is nothing else really stopping me more than my own mind. I won't lie. I don't enjoy all of it but I have learned to be proud of my accomplishments and I gather motivation through the journey by realizing it is a journey and learning more and challenging myself more. Along the way, I've learned to even really enjoy some of it. I don't always stick to the things I enjoy all the time though because like the tasks involved in weight loss, sometimes I'm after a specific goal. But all in all, I gained a sense of freedom the day I discovered the trick was just being open to it and doing it and stop allowing my mind to close the possibilities up.0
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I hate exercise too. The hard part is finding out what you like... I like kickboxing. It's fun and you get some built up aggression out. I recommend everyone try it or a variation of it like taebo or karate. I wish I was involved in karate as a kid rather than ballet. I knew I wasn't going to be a ballet dancer as a young kid. lol0
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Put some music on and dance during your breaks. Or you can look for free exercise videos on youtube. There are a lot of them in different styles (dance, yoga, boot camp, etc.) so maybe you could try out a different one every day?
Gearing yourself up and exercising isn't fun or easy when you're not used to it. You might just have to fight your way through it until your body starts anticipating the endorphin rush on its own.
yep just keep moving... crank up the tunes and move all those body parts 0 -
Zumba! I take a Zumba toning class where you hold 2 pound weights and work on toning your arms, shoulders, abs, etc while having a good time dancing!!
theres a ton of u tube videos too
or the wii zumba fitness
thats what im doing and im seeing results0 -
Exercise is not a must for weight loss but from one fairly recent former anti-exercise person to another, I'm gonna let you in on a secret. One day it suddenly clicked that all of my resistance was really a mental thing. You will see people attempt weight loss because they want the prize but for whatever reason, they aren't fully ready yet for the mental part of weight loss. The same is true for exercise. I realized the key was just to do it. There is nothing else really stopping me more than my own mind. I won't lie. I don't enjoy all of it but I have learned to be proud of my accomplishments and I gather motivation through the journey by realizing it is a journey and learning more and challenging myself more. Along the way, I've learned to even really enjoy some of it. I don't always stick to the things I enjoy all the time though because like the tasks involved in weight loss, sometimes I'm after a specific goal. But all in all, I gained a sense of freedom the day I discovered the trick was just being open to it and doing it and stop allowing my mind to close the possibilities up.
Awesome. Love this. Good for you, and everyone that pays attention to this post.0
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