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    When you get lost in your head while exercising...

    Posts: 1,312 Member
    edited January 16 in Chit-Chat
    Where do you go?

    For me, because I like to walk/run to movie soundtracks (such as the Chronicles of Narnia and Lord of the Rings-- yep, nerd alert), I like to imagine that I'm on an epic quest, that I have an urgent message to deliver to someone very important in a castle far far away. Or something.

    What's in your head when you zone out while exercising?

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    • Posts: 1,344 Member
      I usually think about whatever problem I'm having, if I'm having one. If not, I daydream about the house I want to buy and what I'll do with the yard, and how I'll be living when I'm closer to the beach.
    • Posts: 184 Member
      Oh my god I thought I was the only one that did that.

      I'M COMMANDER SHEPARD AND I'M SAVING THE GALAXY, DON'T JUDGE ME. :bigsmile:
    • Posts: 463 Member
      sex
    • Posts: 119
      I'm thinking of all the %$#@ I have to get done after I exercise. :)
    • Posts: 60 Member
      I usually listen to metal so my mind set gets fierce and i zone out and feel like im getting ready to start an intense battle. I used to box years ago and find myself coming out of it while im mock punching the air lol
    • Posts: 140
      I play WoW PvP in my head . That and sex.
    • Posts: 8,138 Member
      I write stories.
    • Posts: 1,312 Member
      I am loving all these responses!!
    • Posts: 458 Member
      I think about whatever muscle Im working and sing along in my head if a good song comes on the gym radio.
    • Posts: 1,687 Member
      I can't answer the question, but the most awesome feeling:)
    • Posts: 708 Member
      no
    • Posts: 1,897 Member
      no
      ehh..NMT
    • Posts: 155
      I listen to music and imagine I am a back up dancer for Beyonce. :laugh:
    • Posts: 5,030 Member
      "Keep going. Only 2 miles to go. I need to stop. No I dont, I've done this before. Nah, I hate this. Just do it and get it done. **** this ****. I can do it. No I ****ing can't ..." And on and on for the whole 30ish minutes.
    • Posts: 86
      I usually listen to metal so my mind set gets fierce and i zone out and feel like im getting ready to start an intense battle. I used to box years ago and find myself coming out of it while im mock punching the air lol

      This and sex
    • Posts: 3,958 Member
      When I lift, music going, feeling strong....I think about who i would bite/not bite in the gym.
    • Posts: 1,005 Member
      I imagine myself paratrooping a lot. I don't know why. Also envision myself in a dance club shakin' it. Now that makes a little more sense.... ha ha!
    • Posts: 411 Member
      sex

      Yup :happy: And I make up stories in my head to go with the music I am listening to.
    • Posts: 176 Member
      I think about absolutely nothing and I love it!!
      My mind races all day and night, I have a hard time sleeping because of it. The only time I find that I am not thinking is when I am working out, my brain just shuts off and it's such a great feeling.
    • Posts: 233 Member
      Sadly I'm thinking/stressing over all the ish I have to get done once I'm finished with my workout.....oh and how to out do my workout from the day before (like jogging a little longer/faster/etc.)
    • Posts: 735 Member
      Theatre music- I'm a complete theatre nerd so I imagine myself performing on stage.
    • Posts: 735 Member
      "Keep going. Only 2 miles to go. I need to stop. No I dont, I've done this before. Nah, I hate this. Just do it and get it done. **** this ****. I can do it. No I ****ing can't ..." And on and on for the whole 30ish minutes.

      I do that ALL the time too. "Only 20 more minutes...maybe I'll stop early today...No i can't....17 more minutes"
    • Posts: 106 Member
      "Keep going. Only 2 miles to go. I need to stop. No I dont, I've done this before. Nah, I hate this. Just do it and get it done. **** this ****. I can do it. No I ****ing can't ..." And on and on for the whole 30ish minutes.
      So true!!! smile:
    • Posts: 1,312 Member
      I think about absolutely nothing and I love it!!
      My mind races all day and night, I have a hard time sleeping because of it. The only time I find that I am not thinking is when I am working out, my brain just shuts off and it's such a great feeling.

      That's great! I've been unable to find a way to totally clear my brain except with marijuana :/ but working out does de-stress wonderfully, and it helps me sleep better too.
    • Posts: 1,312 Member
      "Keep going. Only 2 miles to go. I need to stop. No I dont, I've done this before. Nah, I hate this. Just do it and get it done. **** this ****. I can do it. No I ****ing can't ..." And on and on for the whole 30ish minutes.

      I do that constantly for about the first mile or so, then I get into the swing of it and start enjoying it :) but I think everyone does this to some extent, haha!
    • Posts: 28 Member
      "Keep going. Only 2 miles to go. I need to stop. No I dont, I've done this before. Nah, I hate this. Just do it and get it done. **** this ****. I can do it. No I ****ing can't ..." And on and on for the whole 30ish minutes.

      Sounds familiar - glad its not just me!
    • Posts: 1,877 Member
      I run from Zombies. Literally. I load up the "Run! Zombie!" app and try to avoid becoming a snack.

      JM
    • Posts: 1,165
      If the music is good I'm usually dancing in my head.
    • Posts: 5 Member
      Hi,

      Your head sounds like mine, but you mustbe better at it since your post list your success. Way to go
    • Posts: 2,780 Member
      I am a back-up dancer for Missy Elliott when i work out.
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