What are your fun workouts?

contingencyplan
contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Please, if you can, limit answers to stuff you do that does not involve following along with a DVD. I'm looking for originality here.

The most effective exercises are the ones you can do most frequently, so the stuff you find enjoyable will probably yield the best results. For me it's:

Suspension trainer calisthenics
Medicine ball training (specifically the kind you can only do with a hard, bouncy ball)
Jumping rope
Burpees (yes I ENJOY doing them)
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  • bluegrasschica
    bluegrasschica Posts: 224
    I love zumba. It's a fun way to burn off those calories!
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    I honestly just love to walk/jog. For an hour, I feel like I am in the "zone" is I am walking by other people. I feel like I am in my own little world listening to music and no one can stop me :)
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    Intervals on the treadmill at an incline.

    Super fun.
  • redcat17
    redcat17 Posts: 267 Member
    I love medicine ball training! Throwing things at people is fun. :)
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Variations of pull-us on monkey bars or other outdoor equipment.
  • scott091501
    scott091501 Posts: 1,260 Member
    Mile repeats (running) or long aerobic bike rides.
  • Phrak
    Phrak Posts: 353 Member
    Kinda sadistic, anything that requires me to see stars from exertion. Heavy squats and deadlifts are probably the most fun!
  • gr8dayao
    gr8dayao Posts: 27 Member
    Hula Hooping!
  • xSCiNTILLATEx79
    xSCiNTILLATEx79 Posts: 245 Member
    Zumba For sure!
  • Lillyeatslillies
    Lillyeatslillies Posts: 78
    By far a love kickboxing with resistance
  • ebenso1
    ebenso1 Posts: 39 Member
    I like to walk/jog, I do that outside most days. But I also love Zumba! I do that 2 days a week with a class, not with a dvd. Although, I have the dvd's, your right, it's not as much fun.
  • jcjsjones
    jcjsjones Posts: 571 Member
    Zumba...even if I am completely uncoordinated. I'm sure it isn't fun for anyone to watch..lol! :laugh:
  • theresmynapkin
    theresmynapkin Posts: 183 Member
    Archery takes the cake... Nothing like working those arms and being deadly at the same time.
    I would so win the Hunger Games :p
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    A good long run. My favourite run takes me along the banks of the Ottawa River and no matter how many times I run the same route there is something new to see plus I find long runs to be incredibly relaxing and meditative.
  • kaotik26
    kaotik26 Posts: 590 Member
    Play tennis with my husband...we suck but it works up a sweat. I won't mention the other things I do with him :happy: ! Also love love to kayak!
  • nc_blue82
    nc_blue82 Posts: 5 Member
    Absolutely love all the Body classes: Pump, Balance, Combat and Attack. I did like Step but not sure i like the classes at the new gym i joined a few months ago. Combat is brilliant, and i really miss it, as i can only go to the gym weekedays, and the classes are on the weekends.

    All pretty aggressive classes, and somewhat similar intensity to when i played rugby. Oh, i miss RUGBY
  • GIDGEFIT7
    GIDGEFIT7 Posts: 9
    I like walking with my dog. I also may just spontaniously dance for a while - to fun songs or fast paced worship music.:happy:
  • kelleymj
    kelleymj Posts: 102 Member
    I love hiking cross country, or hiking the mountains!! I get a much harder workout on my treadclimber but it isn't as much fun : )
  • veganpoler
    veganpoler Posts: 50 Member
    pole dancing!!!

    don't knock it til you try it ladies...funnest workout EVER.
  • aussiegirl1990
    aussiegirl1990 Posts: 56 Member
    As lame as it sounds, I love the Leg Press.

    I also love doing Pilates, Yoga, Cxwork, Belly Dancing and am waiting til next week start Boxing, Zumba, Aqua Zumba and SH'Bam!
  • LovelyLifter
    LovelyLifter Posts: 560 Member
    Squats...

    my minds twisted......Im in ecstasy when my legs start feeling like jelly
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    figure skating
  • havingitall
    havingitall Posts: 3,728 Member
    Boxing
    Weight lifting
    Circuit Training Class
  • veganpoler
    veganpoler Posts: 50 Member
    Archery takes the cake... Nothing like working those arms and being deadly at the same time.
    I would so win the Hunger Games :p

    love this!! I want to try it now!

    I think anything where you are working on honing a skill is just awesome. Puts the focus into improving your skill rather than just burning calories and getting fit.
  • bailyc
    bailyc Posts: 57 Member
    Hiking. The forest is so peaceful that you don't realize you are working up a sweat. And the feeling of pride and satisfaction when you get to the top of the mountain is unbeatable!
  • _EmmaStrong_
    _EmmaStrong_ Posts: 647 Member
    I love hiking up hill and riding my bike, which is what I do mostly on the weekends. Elliptical and strength training during the week.
  • xuashe
    xuashe Posts: 46
    My elliptical :)
    Face it towards the TV and turn on a good stand up comedy is a great way for me to stay focused.
  • alasin1derland
    alasin1derland Posts: 575 Member
    Love my total gym xls (level 4)
  • kaotik26
    kaotik26 Posts: 590 Member
    Archery takes the cake... Nothing like working those arms and being deadly at the same time.
    I would so win the Hunger Games :p

    love this!! I want to try it now!

    I think anything where you are working on honing a skill is just awesome. Puts the focus into improving your skill rather than just burning calories and getting fit.

    I'm ready to try both!!!
  • johnpangan
    johnpangan Posts: 47 Member
    Crossfit at the beach is my fun workout especially during hot summer days.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IquxiM-1I1U

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