Trick to exercising longer

mindfulmama1977
mindfulmama1977 Posts: 24 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have found it so successful to watch documentaries on obesity , weight loss, eating disorders while being on the elliptical. May sound crazy but it helps time go by faster usually 40 to 45 minutes and motivates me to stay strong. ❤
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  • CollieFit
    CollieFit Posts: 1,683 Member
    Personally I couldn't think of anything worse to "entertain" me, but whatever floats your boat.
  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I do watch Netflix while I'm doing cardio, and it does pass the time, but I prefer something fictional, with an engaging storyline!
  • cate320
    cate320 Posts: 130 Member
    I prefer upbeat music. I tried doing audiobooks or watching TV, and find myself slowing or stopping unconsciously whenever a super interesting or suspenseful part comes on.
  • bpetrosky
    bpetrosky Posts: 3,911 Member
    I'm pretty sure "Fed Up" would be fictional "entertainment". I usually don't want anything with a screen when I'm working out, but music works for me.
  • alexreyn13
    alexreyn13 Posts: 52 Member
    Music, Netflix, Audio books, Podcasts etc. So many things keep my interest for prolonged periods of time, I hate exercising without something to watch or listen to.
  • tugsandpulls760
    tugsandpulls760 Posts: 206 Member
    CollieFit wrote: »
    Personally I couldn't think of anything worse to "entertain" me, but whatever floats your boat.

    Music videos when I'm on treadmill then good music when lifting
  • jackiejf187
    jackiejf187 Posts: 3 Member
    Upbeat music helps me. Nothing slow or I slow down, and not even on purpose. Amazon music has really good playlists for workouts if you are a Prime member.
  • maasha81
    maasha81 Posts: 733 Member
    Music works for me!
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    This is why I don't do cardio machines, if I need to be entertained whilst doing it I'm not going to do it, haha. Bodyweight interval cardio FTW, plus it's a better overall workout. And running outside. But whatever floats your boat.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Music too. And my gym has Solitaire on the treadmills so I'm never bored.
  • VintageFeline
    VintageFeline Posts: 6,771 Member
    How in the heck do you play solitaire without falling on your a......?!
  • Pocket__Cthulhu
    Pocket__Cthulhu Posts: 134 Member
    VintageFeline wrote: »
    How in the heck do you play solitaire without falling on your a......?!

    This is why I never brought a tablet to the gym.

    I think of all the job opportunities I'm missing by being too slow and too weak to pass the entrance exam for my local PD, and that's my motivation.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    edited April 2016
    If I have to exercise inside, I do commercial intervals. Watch a TV show with commercials ... ride easy or walk during the show, then ride as hard as I can or run during the commercials. 30-60 min goes by in no time. :)

    But I so much prefer to exercise outside. I can start walking or cycling outside and just keep walking or cycling for hours.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    VintageFeline wrote: »
    How in the heck do you play solitaire without falling on your a......?!

    I can't run. I walk at an incline. So it's easy!
  • ElegantElle
    ElegantElle Posts: 24 Member
    jennifer_417 wrote: »
    I do watch Netflix while I'm doing cardio, and it does pass the time, but I prefer something fictional, with an engaging storyline!

    Yeah I watch Hulu while on the treadmill it helps
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Time goes by faster if I have a goal. Gardening is good for this, as is hiking trail maintenance. I have to tear myself away.
  • Meganthedogmom
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    The only thing that has successfully kept my attention while doing cardio at the gym is Seinfeld.
  • FindingAmy77
    FindingAmy77 Posts: 1,268 Member
    I like to watch them for motivation or good information to learn but the trick for me to workout longer is to walk further. I have no choice but to exercise longer because I still have to make it back home. (I walk to the bridge that is close to 2 miles away and the bridge itself is 1.7 miles) If I want to do more for the day, I just go past the bridge into the park that is right off of it. Plus its so beutiful so it keeps me motivated to stay out as long as possible. If it helps you to watch or listen to documentaries while you work out then keep doing it. Sometimes I download one of them onto my mp3 player and listen to it instead of music so I can relate.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    IHeart radio (free) is my friend. I usually listen to sports talk radio. Usually when I ride or am on the treadmill.

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  • lauracups
    lauracups Posts: 533 Member
    If I'm at the elliptical at home i got Food network on...I'm all about contrast :D
  • jackslovely
    jackslovely Posts: 45 Member
    lauracups wrote: »
    If I'm at the elliptical at home i got Food network on...I'm all about contrast :D

    I do the same thing or criminal minds on netflix. When I'm walking at work during break, up beat music to up my pace.
  • positivepowers
    positivepowers Posts: 902 Member
    jennifer_417 wrote: »
    I do watch Netflix while I'm doing cardio, and it does pass the time, but I prefer something fictional, with an engaging storyline!

    ^^This. I either watch Netflix or Hulu Plus on the treadmill or elliptical. I'm binge watching Blue Bloods right now alternating with The Walking Dead.
  • abatonfan
    abatonfan Posts: 1,120 Member
    Nursing readings... Lots of nursing readings (It's easy to meet my 14K step goal this way). And Netflix.
  • melissa6771
    melissa6771 Posts: 894 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    If I have to exercise inside, I do commercial intervals. Watch a TV show with commercials ... ride easy or walk during the show, then ride as hard as I can or run during the commercials. 30-60 min goes by in no time. :)

    But I so much prefer to exercise outside. I can start walking or cycling outside and just keep walking or cycling for hours.

    I like the commercial interval idea! I used to always do timed by the minutes but this sounds more interesting. Thanks for the idea
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    exercising outside
  • mindfulmama1977
    mindfulmama1977 Posts: 24 Member
    CollieFit wrote: »
    Personally I couldn't think of anything worse to "entertain" me, but whatever floats your boat.

    It's surprisingly motivational lol usually there great info on diet , nutrition, and exercise. And the people have such great attitudes.
  • mindfulmama1977
    mindfulmama1977 Posts: 24 Member
    meganridenour wrote: »
    The only thing that has successfully kept my attention while doing cardio at the gym is Seinfeld.

    Love it
  • khhregister
    khhregister Posts: 229 Member
    I usually read fiction on my kindle while on the bike or the elliptical. But this embarrassing thing happens - I cry easily, and when I read a touching part in a story, here I am at the gym in public crying. I've probably given quite a few people the wrong idea - that something really terrible is going on in my life or I just really hate cardio.
  • Linzon
    Linzon Posts: 294 Member
    I set up a 'walking desk' (a piece of wood) on my treadmill so time I used to spend sitting on my butt playing video games and working has turned into walking time. For other exercise it's audiobooks all the way! Otherwise I get too busy fiddling around with my music, trying to find the 'perfect song.'
  • jmgj27
    jmgj27 Posts: 531 Member
    I like watching sport when I work out on a treadmill! I find it gets my adrenalin going. Athletics or rugby is the best for keeping me focused! I think I did my best ever 10k time watching a rugby match...

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