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How do you make exercise fun?

greybeh
greybeh Posts: 72 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I like to watch a movie while I ride my exercise bike or I do exercises during commercials in TV shows. When I have a distraction, I forget that I'm actually working out and the time goes by faster.

I used to exercise during Everybody Loves Raymond because it was on at the same time every weekday and it made me laugh so I had lots and lots of endorphins and was feeling great about myself by the time I was done exercising.

So, what works for you?

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  • jeanie✰
    jeanie✰ Posts: 127
    I totally steal my roommate's iphone every night when I go to the gym so I can watch tv on Netflix. GUILTY! I'm almost done with the entire Charmed series because of it. =P
  • seaturtletattoo
    seaturtletattoo Posts: 4
    Love love LOVE Just Dance for the Wii. I have a body bugg and can easily burn 300 to 350 calories in 45 minutes just dancing away. I also like Golds Gym Dance workout too.
  • SunshineKisses_2012
    SunshineKisses_2012 Posts: 471 Member
    At the gym I go to, the ellipticals and treadmills all have their own TV screens. I watch Food Network. :)
  • melbaby925
    melbaby925 Posts: 613
    I have all sorts of TV shows that I haven't watched in ages on my Tivo that I save for my workout time. Otherwise, I load up tons of dance music (I'm all about Pitbull right now) and take the dog out to the neighborhood and walk/run to a fast fun beat!
  • karo224
    karo224 Posts: 292
    music...music...music...did i say music! lol
  • LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo
    LaMujerMasBonitaDelMundo Posts: 3,634 Member
    Since I love dancing so I buy dance workout videos & whenever I do it, I don't feel like I'm working out anymore.
  • MereMe
    MereMe Posts: 312 Member
    One of my best friends is my workout partner. We follow the TurboFire program and LOVE dancing it out with Chalene!
  • HMonsterX
    HMonsterX Posts: 3,000 Member
    Don't do mindless exercise. Do activities you enjoy, and dont think of it as burning calories! Just do what you enjoy! Like me, i do Badminton and DDR, both of which i do as i enjoy it. Calories burned are a by-product!
  • vizamy
    vizamy Posts: 60 Member
    I listen to Doctor Who audio plays and while I exercise is the only time I do it. So I look forward to it every day.
  • UltraRunnerGale
    UltraRunnerGale Posts: 346 Member
    I run out in the great outdoors with music. I can't stomach the dreadmill!! :bigsmile:
  • roblow65
    roblow65 Posts: 156 Member
    What are some of your favorite dance workout dvds? I've been doing Zumba but I can feel a change needs to happen because it's getting boring. :yawn:
  • significance
    significance Posts: 436 Member
    I get outside on my bike or go walking in the bush while listening to audiobooks and podcasts.
  • Peschuntz
    Peschuntz Posts: 270 Member
    How do you make exercise fun? Watch someone else workout while you chomp on a cheesesteak with fried onions then wash it down with an ice cold milkshake!
  • kanonxbou47
    kanonxbou47 Posts: 265 Member
    Zumba and Kickboxing are fun as hell. Those are the two days a week I really look forward to.
    And when I go to the gym at night, the tv by my favorite treadmill shows that Anderson Cooper guy, and he usually talks about something interesting enough to keep me going.
    When I run, I listen to music I love...so it's alright, and on the rower, I can see everything, so I watch everyone.

    But when I get myiPad, I'm going to take it so I can watch TV. :D
  • kanonxbou47
    kanonxbou47 Posts: 265 Member
    Also, I like biking. Going really fast around sharp turns is fun, especially when it's cold. It's refreshing.
  • Spitfirex007
    Spitfirex007 Posts: 749 Member
    I just general enjoy working out. Plus Shaun T and Tony Horton keep me entertained!
  • ashbergum
    ashbergum Posts: 30 Member
    Turbo Jam!! I absolutely love it! Never gets boring :) And it's like a punch, kick, kickboxing, dance workout. Did I say I LOVE IT! :)
  • Garrett1234
    Garrett1234 Posts: 147 Member
    I try to stick to things I actually enjoy doing, like riding my bike. When I can't do that I keep the iTunes handy...

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