I hate working out?

Exercise doesn't have to be just going to the gym. Try something fun like hiking, ice skating, dancing or climbing.

I get really excited for walking when I download a bunch of really great new music. I will do it periodically so that it energizes me for my walks and renews my enthusiasm. When on the stationary bike, I watch a TV series on Hulu on my smartphone. I will get myself hooked on a new series and only allow myself to watch it while on the bike. I hurry to workout just for the next episode.

Maybe you should change what you are doing, exercise doesn't have to be grueling do you like dancing? Or walking? Maybe hiking? You burn calories doing all of those things, if you don't like what you are doing it's hard to stick with it.

You should set a certain time each day to work out and then just make yourself do it. If it's time to exercise, then there's no procrastinating. Maybe even set your phone alarm to go off at that time so you don't forget. Otherwise if it's just "I'll exercise sometime tonight" you will keep putting it off.

I would suggest having more variety in your workouts. Boredom is a big problem for a lot of people and they don't want to keep doing the same thing over and over. I think you should stick to one workout for a month, and then switch to something else for a month. For the third month you could either go back to what you did the first month or do something entirely new. Another thing could be to sign up for a fitness class. In my area we have some popular kickboxing classes as well as various styles of martial arts (karate, taekwondo, Krav Maga, etc.). There is also dancing (Zumba or whatever style you enjoy) and skating (both roller and ice). Signing up for a class a few days a week would allow you to switch out from your regular routine on those days and you're less likely to get bored.

If you are dreading it, change it up. Lots of good suggestions here. Try one or two and see how you feel.

There are days I procrastinate going out the door for my run. But I've signed up for some challenging runs this summer and I have to prepare. So accountability and an upcoming challenge keeps me moving. I think doing workouts six days a week to keep looking good might not have enough intrinsic value. See if you can sort out what intrinsic value beyond beauty and fitness, those workouts get you.

I used to be the same way - then joined a group fitness program. I'm way more motivated when I know the same(ish) group of people will be there, expecting me or at least noticing when I'm gone. Every day is different - and though it's sometimes hard, as I'm not as athletic as others that have been going for a long time, it's thoroughly enjoyable. It's easier for me to have trainers telling me what to do, too, gives me that extra nudge.

I'm sort of new at this (one year) and I work out with high intensity every other day. I figure my body AND my mind could take a break to recover. It's nice to get up some mornings knowing I have a day off and on the next work out day I actually look forward to it and can make the most of it. some things done to an extreme are difficult to sustain.

Try going on the elliptical at the gym and watching a tv show while you do it. It makes it a lot less boring. Also you could switch your mode of exercise to just walking everywhere.

I also hate the gym and lately I haven't even enjoyed walking! But I have found something that I love and burns a surprising number of calories - Ping Pong! The time flies when we play! If you have the room, I highly recommend it. And you don't have to be good at it to have fun either. The setup we got (which included everything needed) cost only $79. Best wishes!

I don't really like the gym either but I enjoy walks. I take my mp3, good walking trainers and I just wander around the city for a few hours.

When on the exercise bike, I watch bicycle workout videos.

varshy86 wrote: »

mgalvin12 wrote: »

Exercise doesn't have to be just going to the gym. Try something fun like hiking, ice skating, dancing or climbing.

Take it from me, climbing is brilliant! You don't need to go so high if you're not comfortable with it, there's something for everyone!

Agreed. Climbing chicks are hot. </creep>

Try different activities ...... I do a basic cardio routine 5-6 days a week ..... lift weights 3 days a week ...... alternate with yoga and Tai Chi ...... just do SOMETHING each day