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Cassi1990
Cassi1990 Posts: 74 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Working out when you're upset? Most people think its the best time to work out because you can take your anger out. But nope. Not me. I tried and gave up after 12 minutes. I couldnt get myself into it. I burned a whopping 79 calories. :noway:

Am I the only odd ball?

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  • tross0924
    tross0924 Posts: 909 Member
    Depends on what you're doing. If I'm really upset I can spend a good long time beating the ever loving cr@p out of my boxing bag.
  • thesameas
    thesameas Posts: 65 Member
    Nope, same thing happens to me. I still do it, but I don't put anywhere near as much energy into it. If I don't feel motivated I can't really get into it.
  • lstnlondry
    lstnlondry Posts: 1,794 Member
    Working out when you're upset? Most people think its the best time to work out because you can take your anger out. But nope. Not me. I tried and gave up after 12 minutes. I couldnt get myself into it. I burned a whopping 79 calories. :noway:

    Am I the only odd ball?

    I've had those days. You're human.
  • grapenutSF
    grapenutSF Posts: 648 Member
    For me, it helps to do a workout that lifts my spirits. Treadmills, meh. Salsa fitness class or some fitness class that is also fun? Now that works every time. For me.
  • claire_90
    claire_90 Posts: 99
    If i'm upset then cardio usually puts me in a good mood (thank you endorphins) but if I'm angry or emotional in another way then I really struggle to work out
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
    For me, it helps to do a workout that lifts my spirits. Treadmills, meh. Salsa fitness class or some fitness class that is also fun? Now that works every time. For me.

    Totally!

    Find me a Zumba class and I'll smile while I'm shakin' my butt.

    Ask me to hit the treadmill on a day I feel like crap, and I'll tell you where you can shove that treadmill.

    At least you went and had a little burn. Getting there is half the battle.

    BUT - make sure you get back in the saddle, find something that brings you joy :)
  • wmass1
    wmass1 Posts: 29 Member
    Cardio is tough when I'm upset or have alot on my mind but when I'm lifting the anger def helps!
  • Bikini27
    Bikini27 Posts: 1,290 Member
    At least you tried!! That is a *huge* accomplishment.
    Don't get mad, get TaeBo. Or Insanity. I cuss a lot during Insanity. Read an article that cussing helps with pain management. ;)
  • ImJDLookatME
    ImJDLookatME Posts: 288 Member
    I loved working out when I am angry...I spent all of my college Mondays at the gym after I had a stupid sorority meeting! Unfortunately those meetings weren't every day otherwise I would have been super fit :laugh:
  • corinneal
    corinneal Posts: 8 Member
    Obviously, by all these posts, you are totally NOT alone! For me it depends on what upset means. if I am pissed off, the treadmill gets it! If I am sad then I have a hard time focusing and instead of hitting the gym I may just take the dog for a walk.
  • Devlyn_P
    Devlyn_P Posts: 294 Member
    Hmm i don't know. When I was with my girlfriend we both gained "comfort weight" in a year from drinking and eating out. Broke up, and worked out with so much intensity and determination with a broken heart. I guess pain is my strength. We are all unique which makes us human and the saying goes "whatever floats your boat". :laugh:
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