Jogging is TERRIBLE

Find an activity you do like. ..try lots of different types - options are limitless!

For me walking will always be my preference but I enjoy strength training and some running. I hate intensity training so I just don't do it.
Do what you like as that's what you'll likely be able to stick to doing.

Do intervals - run one minute, walk two, repeat. After a week or two, run two minutes. Also even when you're getting better at distances, I find the first 5-10 minutes of a run suck anyway as I get warmed up.

Walking (leisure and brisk)
Exercise Videos (FitnessBlender, or other youtube)
Strength training, elliptical (this is low impact), exercise bike, body weight training
If you want to learn to run try C25K

If you hate running or its just all around unpleasant don't run. All exercises are gonna take time to build up endurance and stamina.

All activities are good and doable as long as you do not any limitations that prohibit you from performing certain exercises. The best exercises are exercises that you will do. Perhaps there should be a little fun factor to exercising, so you should find something you enjoy doing.

Congratulations on running for 20 minutes without stopping!! That is awesome!

I do like riding a bicycle. Do you have/can you get one? I think its fun, and spring is here in the northeast. I see you're in NYC, but you can ride up and down the west side along the river, at least, without traffic, and of course, in Central Park.

I'm with you I do the same thing every time. I prefer a combination of strength training and interval training on the treadmill. The cardio is limited but really effective and I feel great after. Whereas jogging just makes me feel like I should be doing better

I'm the same way. Started zen labs c25k, am on w3d3, and the 3 minutes isn't hard unless I'm purposely going fast. I'm planning on going all the way through on turtle speed, then go through again on higher speed. If it's super hard for me, I'm gonna hate it, but when I start slow like this, I can tolerate it.

alicerojas27 wrote: »

I always think it's a good idea and it gets me out of the house but 20 minutes in I realize it's really rediculously unpleasant, I can't run. I tried jogging in the park because it's easy and convenient but I always feel like I can't breath freely and I don't enjoy it at all. I was thinking about joining the gym or maybe biking instead ? Do you guys have any suggestions on good, doable exersizes that do not include jogging in the park?!

Cycling has a lot in common with running, it's sort of like a low impact and not awful version of running. It's still great cardio exercise. It's still transportation, too, so you can run errands or just go visit a park and see how peoples' gardens are changing throughout the year while you do it. Instead of destroying your knees, cycling will make them stronger. Instead of being a chore, it's fun. Unless you crash, there are no injuries (although you can get sore). I can ride a marathon and then do it again tomorrow. Micro-fractures? What's that?

I hate running...haven't run in years. Early on I ran quite a bit because that's what I figured I should be doing but always loathed it. I mostly cycle and lift. I also enjoy some hiking and enjoy hitting the rock climbing gym once or twice per month...little swimming in the summer as well. I take my kiddos to the trampoline park a couple times per month and get a pretty good workout there as well.

I love walking and hiking, I love the idea of running and wanted to work my way to races, but it's just not for me. I did Couch to 5K a few times, but it's just not my thing. And that's ok. What is my thing - dancing, walking, hiking, and lifting. I really enjoy those things. I really love working towards lifting heavy. Find something you like and stick with it.
As for convenience, there is plenty you can do in your own home. Lots of fitness channels on youtube and even On Demand and Hulu. I saved up and slowly turned my garage into a gym, it's been pretty convenient. However, in summer is kind of the worst because I live in Florida, but I still love what I do even when I complain about all the sweat.

Good luck to ya!