I hate exercise... am I ever going to like it?

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  • Papabear0428
    Papabear0428 Posts: 63
    I never really enjoyed exercise because I was doing things that just didn't fit me. Some of those videos that others found so successful (anyone remember Tae Bp?) were okay but it's a pain doing that sort of thing alone. We have a fitness center at work and I finally started taking advantage of the membership there and when I had some friends working out with me it was a lot more fun. Also, I did the kind of workout that I LIKED to do so I would consistently work out. As far as Zumba and you comparing yourself to a pig having a fit, well, I worried about my body image for a minute until the music started. I loved it so much I forgot all about how I look to others (and the others weren't concerned about how looked anyway1!). So the point is find the workout that you enjoy, and you won't hate exercising anymore!:happy:
  • Papabear0428
    Papabear0428 Posts: 63
    I never hated exercise but I used to not like it but the more I do it, the more I love to do it. If you want to go to the gym, there's really no need to feel self-conscious. Most people there are too busy try to get/ stay in shape to sit around judging bodies. As for fitness levels for classes in gyms, you can probably find a class for any fitness level. I think once you start doing exercises consistently, you're body adjusts to it and it becomes easier and it does end up feeling good. I really can't even skip days anymore because I just don't feel good if I do; I'll have less energy during the day, feel sluggish, and won't sleep as well at night because I don't feel worn out. If working out just never becomes fun for you though, you can always just exercise while you're just reading, watching TV, or listening to music-- basically anything that you'd do while stationary but can do while moving. Or you can try finding a friend to work out with. You'll have some one to occupy the time with and it'll go by faster.

    I think this is when you're brain produces endorphins which make you feel good. I agree with everything you said here!
  • LaLouve_RK
    LaLouve_RK Posts: 899 Member
    Hate exercise too, still hate... BUT... love sports and activities.
    For me exercise is the gym and doing stairmaster, this I hate. Weights, I like though.
    Personally, I would suggest, if you can afford it, a sport. (not bowling! ahahaha) Something like basketball, volley ball and so on.
    Zumba seems awsome! Still searching for classes in my area...
  • SilverOnTheTree
    SilverOnTheTree Posts: 102 Member
    It's not so much that I hate exercise, as that I hate being unfit. Since I joined a gym, every week my body has improved in some measurable way and this partially makes up for the indignities of being unco-ordinated in public. It's also quite fun to play with the cardio machine pre-sets: the flashing lights and progress levels are kinda like a video game.

    You don't have to be fit at all to join exercise classes! The instructors are cool about you taking breaks or choosing easier moves until you're comfortable with the whole routine.
  • TahliaHarveysMummy
    TahliaHarveysMummy Posts: 59
    I used to hate it - but i think that's because i used to try go to the gym and it was full of fit people whereas i was the unfit fatty! That all changed when i took up Zumba! Seriously, if you enjoy dancing then defo go to a zumba class (i personally don't think jumping straight into doing it on wii/kinect/dvd would help you keep up with it!) - it's the most fun way to exercise! I've tried loads of different classes over the past year and do swap and change when i get bored (better than giving up altogether) but have stuck with Zumba (getting the right teacher and class helps!)
    I also used to be a complete "I don't do running - unless someone's chasing me with a meat cleaver" type of girl but recently decided to try save some pennies and try something free during the summer (?!) and gave it a whirl! I surprised myself but jogging 2.3 miles on my first go - without stopping!!!!! Now i'm working my way up to go longer and getting my speed up and i hate it when i have to miss a night of exercise as i haven't built up the courage to go without a friend yet but to answer your question as shortly as possible (after all that.....) YES you CAN start to like doing exercise! It's just finding the right thing for YOU that works and you can can stick to! :o) x
  • marykosik
    marykosik Posts: 2
    Crazy how what people say can hit home .. With the Arthritis I have in my legs exercise is what will keep me walking for the rest of my life .. I know what I need to do. I to have a hard time getting started but love it when I'm done .
  • BeckaT79
    BeckaT79 Posts: 216
    When I first really started working out it was with a friend. It is not that we didn't like it, but it was hard. When some people are out of shape, like I was, see something hard and they instantly hate it. I always say that I hate running but now I have a goal to run a marathon in a year and a half and have started running more often. Mind you I am not good at it and I often spout that I hate running more often than not but when I am done I always look at my husband or my friend or whoever is around quite frankly and I say " I was not a fan when I was doing it but boy did that feel good, I feel great" and it makes it all worth it!! The joy of working out does not come from the gym for me, it comes from the instant endorphin rush that run through my body and the results I see from it in the mirror. Find what you like or find what makes you feel good and go for it!! Your body will love you for it :-) All the best of luck in your journey!!!
  • AmelodyAngel
    AmelodyAngel Posts: 152 Member
    I hate exercise mainly because I get soo tired. I can not wait until the day that doesn't happen anymore.... and I am stupid lazy... hoping to work out of that as well...

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