How do I get motivated to work out?

[Twalli]

I have trouble working out if the sole goal is that. I can do it if it's for a sport or something. Yet, I can't do anything with groups. How do I get the motivation to work out, when all activities I can do require groups?

[jennifer_bloom]

One thing that motivates me, is making it fun. I used to work out with a friend in his apartment and that was fun because we would talk to each other for 4 hours while going on the treadmill. I was 16 at the time so was able to walk 4 hours in a single session. I would go swimming with my best friend every Saturday. I would work out next to another friend for 1-2 hours a day and it was fun because we were friends. And I would take walks with my aunt and uncle which was fun cause I got to here their Chinese news tidbits which I did not know since I do not read Chinese text very well.

[Twalli]

I used to do tae kwon do, and before that, I wrestled in high school and at the beginning of college. Yet I can't do any of that now. That made working out easier because I wasn't doing a workout to work out. If I was doing leg lifts, it was to get better kicks. If I was doing sit-ups it was to improve my abs for wrestling. All of that was getting in shape to put it towards something. Now I don't have that. also walking apparently doesn't count. I walk my dog 2-4 miles a day.

[jennifer_bloom]

Try listening to music on your lap top or an audio book while you work out. You could also do religious music or podcasts. One thing I used to do if I did not have time to exercise is I would read my books standing up or while walking in circles in my basement or and living room. This is not for everyone cause some people can't handle moving objects in their line of vision - it depends on your body.

[Twalli]

I listen to music and audiobooks when walking my dog. Unlike her, I am not interested in what she smells (probably because I can't smell it).

[douride2]

If you ever get it figured out let me know will you. I seem to be having the same problem with getting motivated.

[Twalli]

Do any of the suggestions on here help?

[RobT312]

I hear ya. I get lazy with exercise if I don’t have a goal. For me I set a goal and it works. For example, I like running, so I’ll sign up for a race, and it’s motivation for me to go running/ training for the race. I guess the other motivation I use is wanting to look good for my girlfriend. get yourself a new goal or try a new sport you may want to try

[Twalli]

All "sports/competitions" require other people. I can't do that. The only person I've been with in a social sense since the beginning of March 2020 is my girlfriend. She still has to get tested before she can see me.

[RobT312]

That’s tough, I get it. But u just need to pick up where u left off.. covid did do this to a ton of people, I agree! Happened to me too. But now I’m goal setting again. Set a goal far out. Mine is November 2023 , a running race

[Twalli]

I would LOVE to do tae kwon do again. I don't even need a competition, just practice. Yet I can't. Heck, if I had the money I'd hire someone to privately tutor me. So it's not that I have no desire to do the work to get in shape, I just can't get in shape for the sake of getting in shape, which is the situation now.

[Static_In_The_Attic]

If you want motivation think of this guy & if you want motivation to work out reward yourself with a candy bar after your workout.

[D_Bone_Steak]

I watch porn while I lift weights. On non-school days (with kids around) I'll put on an audiobook instead. Sometimes even music.

[Twalli]

I can't do that while living in my parents house. I can watch porn, just not where I would work out. The audiobooks plan is mainly what I do when walking my dog.

[SnowedIn]

I get someone to drag me to the gym or run or nag at me.

[Twalli]

People are at the gym. I can't really dress warmly enough to run in this weather. Nagging doesn't work.

[SnowedIn]

Ouch. This one's tough.

The other thing that motivates me is when I see myself in the mirror.

Maybe things in your garage? Pushups, ab exercises, running in place? Bike?

[Twalli]

I have a Bowflex and an exercise bike in my basement. Also a treadmill and free weights. I have all that I would need to work out but the drive and motivation.

FYI, the Bowflex and such are owned by my parents who use them. I could if I asked to, I just don't because I am not motivated.

[SnowedIn]

Yep. Have a buddy come? That's what my son does.

[Twalli]

My girlfriend is the ONLY one my parents allow to visit me, and she doesn't like working out. I have a compromised immune system.

[NathanDavis]

discipline... you have it, or you don't

[Twalli]

I do, just not for exercise. I've known this all my life. My plan to keep in shape worked until COVID-19 (it isn't over). Let's say you have to write 3 hours a day. Nothing will come from it except you will become better at writing. You will gain nothing else, and you will never write well enough to publish anything, but you have to do it. That's how I feel about exercising. I will get in shape, but not for anything I can put it to. If I could wrestle or do martial arts, I would use the tools I have, because even if their use isn't apparent at that moment, they are when I actually practice or participate.

[NathanDavis]

well, I see your point... but that is not entirely true

it's been known for a while that people that are more fit and in shape, are also healthier people... and not only they can become less prone to injury, and getting sick... but they are also going to be (generally speaking) able to recover much faster and from more difficult injuries and even trauma

stronger and more fit bodies are definitely more resilient, that is a well known fact and a great benefit as well, perhaps not an apparent one but it will be there

[Twalli]

I know, I want to be in shape, but it's not enough.

[NathanDavis]

- better health
- better sex
- better way to relieve stress
- better sleep
- better way to past time than being here at G@G enduring dick size questions... lmfao

[malwins]

U need to find a solid reason

[Twalli]

Which I had.

[Dinosaursandanime65]

Make a montage