I hate exercise!

I started jumping rope because there is so much variety in it, and yoga, and biking. Biking for me is the ultimate outdoor activity because the wind keeps you from sweating too bad usually. I don't hate exercise, but I do hate sweating!

It's best to do it when you're allowed to sweat, though, because if you aren't sweating then you aren't burning much.

Even lightly doing the elliptical at home will help you. Put a TV in that room, put on something you like, watch it during a favorite TV show, eventually you'll hardly notice that you're exercising while you're watching.

If you like shooting hoops, TREAT YOURSELF! This is for your health, as long as you can afford to get a hoop definitely do it. As much as distracting yourself while exercise works, having fun doing exercise will keep you doing it.

Just curious, do you talk yourself out of doing alot of things??

So get a basket ball hoop. :happy:

My friend and I both bought Zumba Fitness for the Wii (her's is for Kinect). We enjoy doin' that. If you have a game system. It simply kicks your butt. However its fun cause, we are learning some killer dance moves at the same time. You will sweat but that just comes with the exercise. Should you try this out I will give you a friendly warning: Don't do it infront of anybody until you get the hang of it. I made that mistake and my husband couldn't quit laughing. Also try the gym. You might get into group fitness.

I would recommend trying to take some small group training classes or even some yoga or pilates. If you are working with other people or a trainer it is less boring and easier to stay motivated. I have a few DVD's but I hate those - I can't workout in my house. Perhaps try running outside or on trails or bike riding on trails. I also would recommend if have not already - loading up your ipod with high intensity gym music. I find music to be highly motivating and has gotten me through countless workouts.

Exercise - especially monotonous cardio - can definitely be boring. You should try using some of the programs on the cardio machines for interval training (or do it yourself by adjusting the machine). This helps keep you focused on what your are doing and gives you mini goals to achieve throughout the workout which makes it go faster.

I would also try to view exercise as something good for yourself - use it as a stress reliever or a time where you can clear your head or think through stuff. It has definitely become a stress reliever and a bit therapeutic for me to hop on the treadmill, etc and just go for an hour - I enjoy the exercise for that reason. Don;t let yourself focus on how bored you are or that you have so much longer to go. I also feel so much better when I am done and am always proud of myself for doing it even if I didn't want to. Just stick with it and I think the enjoyment or appreciation will come.

I myself hate exercise. I know I am going to get yelled at for this but I do not think that lack of exercise leads to weight gain. I have been able to successfully lose and control my weight without exercise throughout my life. There was only one time in my life that my weight loss plan included regular exercise and actually worked well for me. The last time i tried to include a work out program as part of my weight loss regiment I think it actually hurt me more than helped.

That being said, being active is important to being healthy, but not necessarily for weight loss. What I did to make myself more active was to make myself responsible for exercising my dogs. I used to take them to the dog park and let them run but now I try to hold myself accountable to walk them. Being in Florida and not really wanting to get into an outdoor activity that will make you sweaty that might not be a great option. I have recently decided to start volunteering at the local dog shelter and start walking dogs there also. The other thing that I have found that I love to do that doesn't feel as much like exercise to me but is a great activity is bicycling. The wind in your hair helps to reduce the sweat and there is usually plenty to see while you are on the bike. We have great bike trails in my area in Ohio but I am sure they would have great places to ride where you are also.

I used to have that problem. Not anymore. I gradually built up my "tolerance" for exercise and sweat and movement by doing things I enjoy, like dancing and walking, varying my efforts with days of Wii Fit and weight routines. I have gradually (in only 2months) worked my way up to interval running and weight training 6 days a week and have l lost about 20 pounds in the process.

Start out gradually. Do the things you like. Build your strength and endurance.
But know that in order to live you must move.

I myself hate exercise. I know I am going to get yelled at for this but I do not think that lack of exercise leads to weight gain.
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Weight loss is 70% nutrition and 30% exercise so you aren’t wrong but it is exercise that will keep your heart healthy so no fitness at all will still lead to an early death even if you are at a healthy weight.

Are you married? Have sex that tends to be a great work out and it will take you places!