What do you for "workout boredom"?

Question

What do you do, if anything, while working out to keep from getting bored?

garykingg · Accepted Answer

Are you kidding me?
If working out is boring - your routine is pretty much mediocre. Change it.

Turn your stereo to the max and listen to some HEAVY METAL/ROCK while you workout, it will get your blood pumping and will put you in the zone. Here are some bands : Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, DIO, Metallica, Manowar, Motörhead, Slayer, Black Sabbath, AC/DC etc.

Keep a journal of your PRs for exercises, so in the next workout, your mindset will always be to beat your current PR for the selected exercises on that day.

Keep your workout short, simple and make sure you do compound lifts. Quality over quantity. Be mindful about your reps and the timing, increase your time under tension.

These adjustments will make your workout more enjoyable and you will actually feel like you are doing something - be proactive while you do your workout.

Stop treating your workout like a chore and more like a blessing. Look forward to breaking your PRs, and you won't have workout boredom.

Peace.

noamazia · Accepted Answer

anything i can with my phone. if im doing something with a lot of movement (like running) then mostly audio book (currently harry potter) and youtube videos that i don't need to see (mostly LTT or FactFiend) since i not only need not to get bored but to keep my mind off the exercise in order not to get into my own head and let my self do less. once im on auto mode i can achieve much better results.
if im in a stationary workout like pushups or crunches then i put something i can watch, like game replays, infographics, sometimes even movies or netflix.
if i do shadow boxing then nothing, since i need to concentrate on the technique and to not do the same pattern again and again but instead mix things up in order to polish all my skills and not got tied down to a single way of fighting (keep being dynamic and less predictable)

TacosRAwesome · Accepted Answer

Ok so if my workout is going for a walk, I prefer having nothing to distract since I'm usually focusing on my route. If I'm working out at home, I try to find something interesting but basic on TV. At gym I usually have headphones.

Blackcupcake · Accepted Answer

music for sure! but I also do enjoy exercising once I get to it, it becomes like a competition between me and me, so I just push through cause I’m stubborn lmao

HighlyVolatile · Answer

I train mostly at a very high intensity which prevents boredom. Workouts are short but intense. They have a lot of unpleasant characteristics like exhausting and challenging but boredom never comes into the equation.

If I'm doing lower-intensity cardio types of motions that can get a bit monotonous, I don't use equipment like treadmills or ellipticals. I would definitely get bored doing those and feel like a hamster on a wheel. Instead, I do things like a hike up a mountain or ride a bicycle. That gives me a destination like the top of a mountain. I also still tend to make it at least medium-intensity.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

For me, it’s headphones on and out for a run, I will however if with someone tend to chat as we run for certain bits,

off out soon for a run with the girls and will be usual talking going on.

if I do the gym I tend to put headphones on and just focus.

mountain biking varies but usually focus and not much chatting

TickleMe4ForFun · Answer

I listen to podcasts, and actually put one of my phones on record in case I brainstorm and come up with a really good idea while I'm working out. Also the video allows me to review my form on my sit ups, push ups and chin ups after my routine, as I go put on clothes after my workout.

daviakitty143 · Answer

Other than listening to music, listening to a podcast works too

ohshee · Answer

Well of course I eat cookies and cake and keep myself busy exercising so I don't get bored LOL

exitseven · Answer

When I am at the gym I listen to my MP3 player. I have a home gym setup which I also use and I have a TV there so I usually watch the news.

Emiliamazing · Answer

Audiobooks are awesome if I’m exercising inside, if I’m outside I don’t need to have the extra stimulation since I’m actually enjoying the scenery and truly “moving/transporting” my body to a location. Stationary is just painful 🤣

NathanDavis · Answer

this would be one of the main reasons why I do not workout at a gym at all... lol I do sports instead, especially when it keeps me quite involved and active from start to finish

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

I listen to music, but most of my preferred physical activities are fun in and of themselves. Rock climbing and martial arts don't leave much room for getting bored.

Paris13 · Answer

Not for Boredom, But a Routine on my Treadmill On and Off in my Office. There is just the Computer Monitor with my Boss usually working. lol!!! xx

DonkeyDan · Answer

I mostly listern to music, or an audio transcript of some medical research literature, I lead such a rock and roll lifestyle 🤣

Crankor · Answer

I don't really get bored from it... Sometimes I'll watch a show during... Not the easiest when it's subtitles ha but having the sounds in the background makes it more enjoyable. Or start an active sport/hobby

Lisa0203 · Answer

Tell yourself your goals and how awesome you would look. 🙂😉

bigpauly · Answer

I like D, and I like doing physical competitions with others even though I’m no athlete lol.

TrillXHippy · Answer

I don’t workout like ever but if I did I would need peace and quiet, no distractions. Can’t do anything about outside noise can’t control it. Wherever there is the least amount of noise in a gym is where I’ll be

Guido · Answer

I cannot have a good workout without music. The faster the beat, the harder I work out.

Aerissa_Jade · Answer

Music here, since my work out is often dancing... pole dancing, need the beat for the moves.

SaoirseS · Answer

Listen to music, or if it’s in a fitness center watch tv 😀

silkjames · Answer

I put on my music and get pumped and I always look forward too working out it makes me feel better after u can say I'm addicted to working out:) lol!

Anonymous · Answer

I listen to music. Also, if I am feeling especially courageous and I see a woman who looks approachable at the gym and is more fit than me, I'll ask her to teach me her favorite exercises and try to strike a conversation if it feels right to do so.

Yucy_Gluttony · Answer

Music and watching videos Keeping up with the pace is fun and videos make you forget the burn

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Try to come up with something different to play on the drums.

fireforeffect · Answer

The only thing I ever became bored with was cardio, So while doing that I would listen to music.

skyeee_ · Answer

lmao i love the 2nd image-  (to answer ur ques, im too lazy to workout)

supcurA · Answer

i usually keep on changing my workouts or add new exercises sometimes some days to shock my body. but yep i do listen to music and talk to others.

chulo1992 · Answer

I love watching football and challenge types of shows while I workout

Pudsmucker · Answer

I like watching old TV program from 50's & 60's show me what it was like back then.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I listen to music I have a whole play list for working out especially while I'm weight training

Andres77 · Answer

Drink beer beforehand to make it interesting.

Wise4myage · Answer

Music really helps me.

Paul09 · Answer

Music is such a great motivator.

serious · Answer

Watch Youtube videos or movies or just sleep

Nata2496 · Answer

I usually work out with my husband so we talk

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

Just motivation works for me.

aided_ · Answer

i uhm i dont work out

t-8900 · Answer

Listen to music or poscasts

douride2 · Answer

Nothing I just concentrate on working out.

talka20 · Answer

I dont get bored from workout at all

Sugar100 · Answer

I watch a show while I’m working out

Anonymous · Answer

I don't get bored from workout because I'm already busy with basketball and the real doll

Rudon00 · Answer

I like to watch movies while I'm working out

Jltakk · Answer

I always have music on to distract my brain.

BLP11520 · Answer

Watch You Tube on laptop.

TheAfrikan · Answer

Music 🎵 keeps me going.

Xtendable · Answer

I diversify my workout

Tstrbrainer · Answer

How about watching porn?

Waldoe · Answer

Take my dog with me

Emilyis · Answer

Headphones.

20yearsolder · Answer

Skip the workout

Agape93 · Answer

Music

melisaaa · Answer

Listening heavy metal songs

poneglyphs · Answer

I watch YouTube vids

ItsAnjl · Answer

B and c

pink-jilly · Answer

voted A

SignedAutographs · Answer

Nothing

Anonymous · Answer

I just push through

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