I find walking painfully boring.

Nightfly01
Nightfly01 Posts: 85 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I lift weights hard 4 days a week where I am doing a 8x8 routine from Vince Gironda. It is a killer. I really need to walk everyday, up to an hour. How can I make this more interesting? My knees do not always feel great since I have bone on bone in my knees.
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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    Do you have access to a pool?
  • mvshant
    mvshant Posts: 15
    try walking outside and try going to different places to walk, or changing your route.
  • mvshant
    mvshant Posts: 15
    its really cold in missouri today, so i have to walk inside which i hate! but got to do it, i cant wait for springtime to get back outside
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,148 Member
    I wouldn't walk if I were you. Find something else that won't kill your knees, like swimming.
  • aelphabawest
    aelphabawest Posts: 173 Member
    I listen to podcasts or books on tape while walking.
  • Of_Monsters_and_Meat
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat Posts: 1,022 Member
    This would not be boring.

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  • MelanieRBrace
    MelanieRBrace Posts: 245 Member
    Music
  • Nancy_hc
    Nancy_hc Posts: 123 Member
    I like that my gym has TVs that you can watch while on the cardio machines. I dont have cable at home so I use that time to catch up on all my shows! I basically watch a movie while walking or sometime of television program while running and it keeps me entertained and makes the work out go by pretty quick.
  • bobsox
    bobsox Posts: 5 Member
    Could always hang a raw steak off your belt and stroll past the dog pound?!

    But seriously, what about riding a bike. I don't mind walking but riding a bike allows me to see more and it takes a lot of strain off the knees. I live in a place with a lot of snow and if I'm not up for snowshoeing I've got a stationary bike and I listen to audio books. I make sure I get something interesting so I'm always looking forward to "reading" more because sometimes the sheer excitement of exercising just ain't there.
  • mmm_drop
    mmm_drop Posts: 1,126 Member
    Ugh, I could never walk for that long on an indoor track or a treadmill. However, the miles and minutes fly by outside. I just dress for the weather, grab my iPod and my dog and go.
  • momaureen
    momaureen Posts: 5 Member
    The knee situation sounds very painful and seems like it would be very hard to walk an hour a day with that. I walk about 90 minutes daily, currently 40 - 60 minutes a day due to knee pain; hopefully that will change soon. During the walks I attempt to keep it interesting by thinking, reflecting about my life and sometimes praying. Much of the time I listen to music or radio talk shows (NPR) on my ipod. I change my route or walk in a different direction. I've joined a walking "meet up" group and go to different locations to walk with them once in a while. The time can get to be tedious, but the above actions take the edge off somewhat.

    Best of luck to you. Keep us up to date with your status.
  • jms14letgo
    jms14letgo Posts: 138 Member
    I love putting in headphones and just tuning out the world while I walk. Are you on a treadmill or using an indoor track? Maybe find someone to talk with, that would help pass the time.
  • SuggaD
    SuggaD Posts: 1,369 Member
    edited January 2015
    Music. I walk the dog with my iphone in my pocket w/ volume turned all the way up and Pandora playing. Love it!

    (Music makes everything good/fun).
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    Music, and if you're on a treadmill, a good book to read/show or movie to watch.
  • Archerychickge
    Archerychickge Posts: 606 Member
    Might want to try an elliptical rather than a treadmill... Less impact for those knees.
  • luluinca
    luluinca Posts: 2,899 Member
    I usually carry on a conversation with my dog when I walk. She doesn't talk back or argue and so I get to win every debate.
  • txteachermom
    txteachermom Posts: 83 Member
    try the Leslie Sansone walking videos on YouTube. Get a Fitbit and some music. My Fitbit has made all the difference in the world for me. My friends and I can challenge each other on there, and I find myself pushing beyond my goal of 10,000 steps to get more so I can pass friends up on the leaderboard. I love walking, it's my primary exercise.
  • AgentOrangeJuice
    AgentOrangeJuice Posts: 1,069 Member
    You never would have made it to Mordor with the One Ring.
  • sofaking6
    sofaking6 Posts: 4,589 Member
    Maybe you could be a volunteer dog walker and get some company?
  • Kiyalynn
    Kiyalynn Posts: 128 Member
    melaniebhowes wrote: »
    Music
    I agree with the music... I hated walking... then I realized I paced when I listened to my MP3 player... After that I just went outside with my MP3 and ended up at going all across town.

  • slomo22
    slomo22 Posts: 125 Member
    Invest in some moon shoes! You might even pick up some ladies
  • corinic91
    corinic91 Posts: 148 Member
    Of_Monsters_and_Meat wrote: »
    This would not be boring.

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    wait but this is actually the coolest thing ever. would i get strange looks if i did this instead of my usual walks to work?
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    sofaking6 wrote: »
    Maybe you could be a volunteer dog walker and get some company?

    This was going to be my suggestion. If I didn't have my dog I don't think I'd go out for walks.

    If you MUST walk, is there a friend or family member nearby that could go with you? I often meet my mom to walk our dogs, so it motivates me to get out.

  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    I roller blade every day and FLY! ITS WONDERFUL!
  • FoodieMotion
    FoodieMotion Posts: 78 Member
    Another option instead of music is an audiobook.
  • SueColumbia
    SueColumbia Posts: 84
    My library has a collection of playaway books that are great for walking. Basically its an audiobook in a cassette sized device. Plug in earphones and you're good to go
  • Sylvarose
    Sylvarose Posts: 70 Member
    Right now I'm focusing on my water aerobics because of some problems I'm having. However, I used to be like you and found walking boring...and then I discovered: Zombies, Run! It's addicting, fun, takes your mind off of walking and it incorporates your own music. It pretty much can be used for walking, running, biking etc... Though unless you have away to keep your smart phone and hearing devices waterproof I wouldn't use it in the pool.

    Works for both iOS and Android. Check out their website: https://www.zombiesrungame.com/
  • sismyn13
    sismyn13 Posts: 23 Member
    I started getting bored with my daily walks too so I got Nordic Poles. Fun way to take a walk and get a better workout.
  • version45
    version45 Posts: 35 Member
    I always find a walk and a talk with a lively woman to completely relieve boredom. Most times I don't want the conversation and the walk to end!
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    wait- did I miss the reason why we "need to walk daily"??? when adequate exercise seems to be going on ?

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