Fun Exercises?

aportraitofinsanity
aportraitofinsanity Posts: 11
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello! I don't usually talk on these message boards, but I have lost my motivation big time, and I've realized that it's because I literally HATE any type of exercise that have sets and reps, (like your normal group of exercises like jumping jacks, push up, squats, lunges ect ect ect) so I was wondering, are their any fun exercises that I could do to keep my mind off of the fact that I am just doing some work out and I can concentrate on the fun? I used to do Hula Hooping (and I still have my trusty hoop) but it turns out that I think my body has gotten used to it by now, since I used to do it non-stop, so I need ideas!
Please help me out so I can lose at least ten more pounds before my vacation in September!!

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  • VGomez22
    VGomez22 Posts: 34 Member
    have you tried Zumba?
  • aportraitofinsanity
    aportraitofinsanity Posts: 11
    I have not! Although my one online friend has suggested to me before a while back, any videos to share perhaps? :)
  • chelseababy22
    chelseababy22 Posts: 81 Member
    Zumba.. or any dancing in general. Salsa, step, line dance, take a belly dance class, or hip hop class. Those are tons of fun. I take hot hula and I sweat my *kitten* off. It is great!
  • deborah6300
    deborah6300 Posts: 9
    you can find some zumba videos on youtube:smile:
  • helyla
    helyla Posts: 162 Member
    Zumba is amazing! It incorporates squats, lunges and other rep type exercises but in a dance format. An hour long class flies by and depending on how much effort you put in you can burn 800-1000 cals an hour. Definitely give it a try. Only workout I've done that doesn't feel like a workout during but that I feel the burn after.
  • RWTBR
    RWTBR Posts: 140 Member
    Try Bodypump! They teach it at Gold's and 24 hour.
  • kbmnurse
    kbmnurse Posts: 2,484 Member
    Biking, hiking use your imagination.
  • LittleMiss1D10
    LittleMiss1D10 Posts: 24 Member
    What I do is instead of just taking breaks between exercises I either dance or do light yoga. Both seem very relaxing and fun to me!:smile:
  • marvybells
    marvybells Posts: 1,984 Member
    kickboxing!
  • AllisonJanes
    AllisonJanes Posts: 4
    You may enjoy a workout based solely on plyometrics. I'm sure you can find lots of places in your area that offer plyometrics.
  • fitcrt
    fitcrt Posts: 76 Member
    Roller Skating! =0)
  • bookworm_847
    bookworm_847 Posts: 1,903 Member
    I have the Les Mills Combat program. It's a great workout, lots of fun, and the time just flies by.

    You could also try doing things outdoors that you enjoy-- like walking/running, swimming, or whatever you think you'd like to do.

    Good luck!
  • aportraitofinsanity
    aportraitofinsanity Posts: 11
    Roller Skating! =0)
    You know, I have a pair of roller skates underneath my bed, but have yet to exactly get the hang of it! I still need a human clutch when I do it :tongue:

    But wow! So many people are responding with the Zumba! I better try it then! Thanks so much for replying, every one of you! As for the people who said hiking/walking/running/, I would love to go the walking route, since I've heard so many people say that just walking a half hour each day and eating right will help you big time, but my neighborhood isn't the very best to be walking alone in, sadly enough.
  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    Roller Skating! =0)
    You know, I have a pair of roller skates underneath my bed, but have yet to exactly get the hang of it! I still need a human clutch when I do it :tongue:

    But wow! So many people are responding with the Zumba! I better try it then! Thanks so much for replying, every one of you! As for the people who said hiking/walking/running/, I would love to go the walking route, since I've heard so many people say that just walking a half hour each day and eating right will help you big time, but my neighborhood isn't the very best to be walking alone in, sadly enough.

    Based on what I read here I think you might honestly enjoy BootCamp or maybe even CrossFit. It definitely will keep you focused but is far more challenging than Zumba or most of the classes I see listed here. Not that I'm even a fan of either, but it might work for you.
  • 12pillows
    12pillows Posts: 81 Member
    Roller Skating! =0)
    You know, I have a pair of roller skates underneath my bed, but have yet to exactly get the hang of it! I still need a human clutch when I do it :tongue:

    But wow! So many people are responding with the Zumba! I better try it then! Thanks so much for replying, every one of you! As for the people who said hiking/walking/running/, I would love to go the walking route, since I've heard so many people say that just walking a half hour each day and eating right will help you big time, but my neighborhood isn't the very best to be walking alone in, sadly enough.

    Defs agree with rollerskating! Me and a couple of friends found a local club that runs once a week, and we go for two hours and even though it feels like we're just hanging out laughing at each other trying not to fall over, it's a pretty hard workout! We all ache the day after but it's super fun and doesn't feel like exercise!
  • shurleec
    shurleec Posts: 99 Member
    I always hated working out. I started with Zumba and loved it, then moved onto Turbo kick (at my gym) and loved it even more. It made me realize that Cardio Kickboxing is my Favorite. I just started Les Mills Combat at home. If you're looking for at home videos, Turbo fire and Combat are fun. But if you go to a gym I would see if they offer Cardio kickboxing and give it a shot! Good luck!
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    Zumba is fun! I walk with music and have been known to dance around the track. lol yes I get looks
  • CrescentCityGirl
    CrescentCityGirl Posts: 123 Member
    kickboxing!

    Agreed, I like both Turbo Jam and Turbo Fire. Billy Blanks is good also. : )
  • cowbellsandcoffee
    cowbellsandcoffee Posts: 2,975 Member
    Bikes. :bigsmile:
  • Annesoucy1957
    Annesoucy1957 Posts: 125
    Essentrics, pilates, ballet sculpt, belly dancing, zumba, soca step.
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
    Yep, cycling is a good one. You can actually go places and do stuff, and use your bike as transportation, and then it doesn't feel so much like you're exercising. You're just going somewhere.

    Swimming is a good one if you have access to a pool.

    Any sort of dance-related activity can be fun and get you moving, whether it be Zumba or actual dancing.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    hula hoop! I can't do it, but on my friends on here logs hula hooping as exercise, maybe give it a try?
  • aportraitofinsanity
    aportraitofinsanity Posts: 11
    hula hoop! I can't do it, but on my friends on here logs hula hooping as exercise, maybe give it a try?
    I do hula hoop! Haven't in a while, but that is because since I did it to lose my first 10 pounds, my body has gotten used to it I'm pretty sure, I LOVE hooping!
  • jjplato
    jjplato Posts: 155 Member
    If there's a Sky Zone near you, give that a try. It's an indoor trampoline park, and I take the kids there all the time. After an hour of jumping around on trampolines like a ten-year-old you'll be sweating like crazy, and you'll probably burn 800 calories, but never for a second will it feel like a "workout".
  • Kbelicious
    Kbelicious Posts: 10 Member
    A rebounder aka mini-trampoline. SO much fun! Easy on the joints.
  • marvybells
    marvybells Posts: 1,984 Member
    If there's a Sky Zone near you, give that a try. It's an indoor trampoline park, and I take the kids there all the time. After an hour of jumping around on trampolines like a ten-year-old you'll be sweating like crazy, and you'll probably burn 800 calories, but never for a second will it feel like a "workout".

    just looked Sky Zone up online & there is one not far from me. I so want to go and play "ultimate dodgeball"!
  • jjplato
    jjplato Posts: 155 Member
    If there's a Sky Zone near you, give that a try. It's an indoor trampoline park, and I take the kids there all the time. After an hour of jumping around on trampolines like a ten-year-old you'll be sweating like crazy, and you'll probably burn 800 calories, but never for a second will it feel like a "workout".

    just looked Sky Zone up online & there is one not far from me. I so want to go and play "ultimate dodgeball"!

    Dodgeball on trampolines is a lot of fun! Be prepared though -- some of those guys are really good, even the kids. The basketball dunking is great, too. They even have daily "skyrobics" classes. I haven't done it, but my wife did a few times and she said it was a a lot of fun.

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