Would you give me some advice?

[SamIam96]

I hate exercising. It's dreadfully boring and I get no pleasure from it. I know I should be doing more. I also know that a lot of people truly love it, even crave it.

My work requires long hours and I do chores over the weekend. I don't have a lot of spare time. I realize those are convenient excuses. What advice can you give me so I can start enjoying a workout routine?

[DavidRaul]

Well its gonna be hard in the beginning. Thats the threshold you have to beat. Once you have beaten that , you are gonna love it. Beleive me, i get motivation seeing my physique every morning to do more hardwork. Its me that motivates you. Its always gonna be you against you. Just keep working on it. Try to go for a run first thing in the morning to develop a routine. Once you get a heck of it, its time for you to start strength training. Thats how you will build a great routine and you are gonna love every moment of it.

[BarryLiverstone]

Wake up early and get exercise done before work. This will require you to go to bed earlier but long term it’s worth it. We have the most testosterone in the early morning so take advantage of our natural bodies hormones.

[SamIam96]

Thanks for the good, practical advice.

[BarryLiverstone]

You are welcome. Best part of exercise for me are all the happy endorphins that flood our bodies after a hard workout. It’s a natural high, keeps me going back. If it’s boring then find exercise that isn’t. Gl

[Emiliamazing]

Seek out the reason that you want to exercise. You stated you know you should do more, but in order to make an attempt to enjoy exercise, there often needs to be a bigger motivation. When you find that, combined with the results of taking the time to exercise, you will find happiness and satisfaction in yourself.

I’m always in a better mood, even after some light exercise like a walk or a small hike. The best moods I ever see my husband in occur after he has gone and exerted himself either on the bike or climbing.

[Anonymous]

I do isometric holds for 20 seconds for 3x sets per movement then rest for 2 days. There is no moving around and nothing is more efficient. But the device I use was expensive... some people made their own one though:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/m7pdYTe0ndM

[annabananna]

Could you find a physical activity you find fun? I think working out is boring as well but I like dancing and skiing.

[SamIam96]

Thanks for the suggestion! Skiing is a great idea. I wish I could do it several times a week. (Nothing against dancing. It's hard with 2 left feet, tho.)

[annabananna]

I wish I could skii regularly as well. I don’t live in the right area so only get to once every other year.

[JosyJosy]

Look at all the different ways to workout and choose one you like. So many sports out there, so many exercises to train your body. Pick, try and choose.

[Emiliamazing]

Perhaps you could even pick a sport or exercise that improves his performance or enjoyment of his job.

[Drumlin2001]

Do you like any sports? Can you not use sports as a work out rather than just going to a gym or jogging

[Anonymous]

you can try low intensity workout

[SamIam96]

Are you thinking of anything specific? Any suggestions?

[Opinion Owner]

check out Body Project on youtube

[SamIam96]

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