For those who think weight lifting is "boring"

Lots of people that I've taken on who felt it was boring say it's because they don't move enough, they don't "sweat" like they do when they do cardio, or they don't like repetition (lol, like running or doing an elliptical or dance class doesn't have repetitive movements).

HIIT training. Gasp for air. Push that weight with serious effort. Short rest between sets.

The results will speak volumes on boredom.

Results don't take away boredom, at least not for me.

I find the repetition of lifting boring for the same reason I find the repetition of running and eliptical boring. Things like Zumba and Turbo Fire are fun for me because of the music and the changing routines. Hiking, biking or trail running are fun because I'm in the great outdoors and more importantly, hopefully in the woods. The woods are never boring to me.

I do love the HIIT Turbo Fire workouts a lot, and I prefer HIIT running to a consistent pace. I've never heard of HIIT weight lifting but I'm going to check it out. I would like to find something that made lifting fun. Do you have any suggested sites for HIIT lifting?

I'm on week 4 of TF and completely addicted! ChaLean Extreme is another Chalene Johnson program that focuses on heavy weight training with lots of movement mixed in. There's a TF/CLX hybrid schedule too that I'll be starting in 2 months. I get bored pretty easily but found CLX engaging and fun, plus had insane results even though I had to stop 5 weeks in due to a non- workout related injury.

In my opinion they find it boring because they haven't seen any strength improvement (lifting the same weight all the time) and doing too much isolation exercise. When your program consists of all compound exercises, you'll get more exhausted than doing cardio

What does exhaustion or improvement have to do with boring? I could see not wanting to continue if you didn't see results, or the reverse (continuing desptie the boredom because of the results). But I don't see how results would make something less boring.

Is it so hard to believe that people simply have different tastes and find different things enjoyable?

Lots of people that I've taken on who felt it was boring say it's because they don't move enough, they don't "sweat" like they do when they do cardio, or they don't like repetition (lol, like running or doing an elliptical or dance class doesn't have repetitive movements).

HIIT training. Gasp for air. Push that weight with serious effort. Short rest between sets.

The results will speak volumes on boredom.

Results don't take away boredom, at least not for me.

I find the repetition of lifting boring for the same reason I find the repetition of running and eliptical boring. Things like Zumba and Turbo Fire are fun for me because of the music and the changing routines. Hiking, biking or trail running are fun because I'm in the great outdoors and more importantly, hopefully in the woods. The woods are never boring to me.

I do love the HIIT Turbo Fire workouts a lot, and I prefer HIIT running to a consistent pace. I've never heard of HIIT weight lifting but I'm going to check it out. I would like to find something that made lifting fun. Do you have any suggested sites for HIIT lifting?

I'm on week 4 of TF and completely addicted! ChaLean Extreme is another Chalene Johnson program that focuses on heavy weight training with lots of movement mixed in. There's a TF/CLX hybrid schedule too that I'll be starting in 2 months. I get bored pretty easily but found CLX engaging and fun, plus had insane results even though I had to stop 5 weeks in due to a non- workout related injury.

Cool! I've been thinking of doing the TF/CLX hybrid once hiking season is over. I really like Chalene Johnson and loved Turbo Fire. But we hike so much in the summer I wouldn't stick to the schedule right now. On non-hiking days I do TF HIIT and wieghts.

I used to hike all summer but haven't been able to the last few years due to nerve damage caused by complications after I broke my ankle - uneven ground just doesn't work for me anymore but luckily there's some easy trails where I live. I'd rather hike than workout indoors too

I'll be starting the hybrid mid-August and would love another workout buddy doing the same program if not on the same schedule. I found a group of women on tbb.com (I have the same username there) that do TF/CLX . We have challenge groups for motivation & accountability every month (no solicitation or pressure to buy stuff like some of the tbb groups tho) Let me know if you want to join in when hiking season is over!

Straight up:

Either you don't really know how to do it effectively or you're moving too slow and lack intensity.

Lots of people that I've taken on who felt it was boring say it's because they don't move enough, they don't "sweat" like they do when they do cardio, or they don't like repetition (lol, like running or doing an elliptical or dance class doesn't have repetitive movements).

HIIT training. Gasp for air. Push that weight with serious effort. Short rest between sets.

The results will speak volumes on boredom.

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Yeah ... no.

It isn't the lifting I don't like. It's the having to be in the gym. And I really do just enjoy other activities more.

My lack of enjoyment out of weight lifting isn’t boredom or lack of sweating. It’s the atmosphere. I prefer group classes where I can do both cardio and strength training with usually other women who have similar goals to those that I have. I`ve had weight lifting as part of my workout routine before, but I hated going to that section of the gym so much because of all the guys would just stop what they were talking about or whisper instead. Maybe it’s just the atmosphere at my gym or the hour that I go, but it just was never an enjoyable experience, I always felt uncomfortable and just stopped going.
At least i actually do group classes (that still have body conditioning), if it wasnt for classes or even videos i wouldnt go to the gym at all. Some things just arent for everybody, theres nothing wrong with that.

Straight up:

Either you don't really know how to do it effectively or you're moving too slow and lack intensity.

Lots of people that I've taken on who felt it was boring say it's because they don't move enough, they don't "sweat" like they do when they do cardio, or they don't like repetition (lol, like running or doing an elliptical or dance class doesn't have repetitive movements).

HIIT training. Gasp for air. Push that weight with serious effort. Short rest between sets.

The results will speak volumes on boredom.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

For me this misses the whole point of what many find boring about lifting. Neither intensity nor results make lifting less boring to me because I crave being outdoors while exercising. I especially enjoy being in the woods: mountain biking, trail running, hiking, kayaking, etc, They are not boring because I enjoy the gorgeous scenery - mountains, waterfalls, lake and river views, plus wildlife sightings and just feeling the sun (or rain) on my face. There's always something to enjoy when in the great outdoors! Lifting is boring because it is done indoors with no woods, wildlife, etc. Don't get me wrong, I do lift. I am following the NROL program and I'm getting great results. But to my taste it is flat out boring compared to my other pursuits.

This plus nature smells a helluva lot better than a gym!!

I kind of think weight lifting is a lot like watching football. A few minutes of intense activity, followed by some downtime. The heavier I'm lifting, the more downtime I need.

And that's why I loooove lifting at home, because I'm not worried about being in anyone's way or holding anyone back. I scooped cat poop between sets today. Read a page here and there in the book I'm reading. Watched a little television. Not bored at all.

And even if it is boring... so what? Not everything is supposed to be super-exciting. "Flossing my teeth EVERY single day is just so boring. I'm not going to do it anymore."

I guess different people like different things?

Straight up:

Either you don't really know how to do it effectively or you're moving too slow and lack intensity.

Lots of people that I've taken on who felt it was boring say it's because they don't move enough, they don't "sweat" like they do when they do cardio, or they don't like repetition (lol, like running or doing an elliptical or dance class doesn't have repetitive movements).

HIIT training. Gasp for air. Push that weight with serious effort. Short rest between sets.

The results will speak volumes on boredom.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

I don't understand the "don't sweat" part. when I deadlifted 225# x4 today, I could feel the sweat bursting from my forehead. Go heavy or go home.

I agree. I find cardio much more boring than lifting, but lifting is intimidating. Particularly in a public setting when you're new to the concept. I don't like lifting at my gym unless my husband is with me (ostensibly 'spotting', but really blocking me from other people. I get way self conscious).

Try doing hip thrusts in a gym full of testosterone fueled men. If you can do that, you can do ANYTHING.

I agree. I find cardio much more boring than lifting, but lifting is intimidating. Particularly in a public setting when you're new to the concept. I don't like lifting at my gym unless my husband is with me (ostensibly 'spotting', but really blocking me from other people. I get way self conscious).

Try doing hip thrusts in a gym full of testosterone fueled men. If you can do that, you can do ANYTHING.

I sometimes have trouble with form on squats/good mornings/rdl's because I feel self conscious about purposefully sticking my *kitten* way out in a room full of young and attractive shirtless dudes.

Takes a while to get over that.

I'm trying to understand your statement, it doesn't make sense.

I don't think it's likely to anytime soon. It's basically one of those 'you're dissing something I love, therefore you're crap' statements. Not a lot of logic to it, but lots of angst.

Straight up:

Either you don't really know how to do it effectively or you're moving too slow and lack intensity.

Lots of people that I've taken on who felt it was boring say it's because they don't move enough, they don't "sweat" like they do when they do cardio, or they don't like repetition (lol, like running or doing an elliptical or dance class doesn't have repetitive movements).

HIIT training. Gasp for air. Push that weight with serious effort. Short rest between sets.

The results will speak volumes on boredom.

A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

Good tip, although I don't even know that you have to do HIIT. I think if you're pushing yourself hard, whether it's through interval training or really pushing the intensity on the basic lifts you won't be bored. Especially once you start seeing results. I've heard similar comments about boredom and it's usually from people that don't know what they're doing and/or aren't eating properly to accommodate results.