Fun Exercises?

aportraitofinsanity · June 2014

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!!

VGomez22 · June 2014

have you tried Zumba?

aportraitofinsanity · June 2014

I have not! Although my one online friend has suggested to me before a while back, any videos to share perhaps?

chelseababy22 · June 2014

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 · June 2014

you can find some zumba videos on youtube

helyla · June 2014

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 · June 2014

Try Bodypump! They teach it at Gold's and 24 hour.

kbmnurse · June 2014

Biking, hiking use your imagination.

LittleMiss1D10 · June 2014

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!

marvybells · June 2014

kickboxing!

AllisonJanes · June 2014

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 · June 2014

Roller Skating! =0)

bookworm_847 · June 2014

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 · June 2014

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

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 · June 2014

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

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 · June 2014

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

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 · July 2014

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!