To people who excercise regularly. Do you enjoy it? To people who don't: How do you feel about it?

[Anonymous]

Do you find exercise or sport boring?

Do you enjoy your exercise, do you do it because you should, or do you avoid it because you don't like it?

I really hate exercising. I was awful at sport in school and dreaded every P.E lesson. I started jogging a few times but ended up quitting because I just found it so boring- there is no mental stimulation.

Then I tried Zumba, and found the same thing. To me, it feels like I'm back at WHSmith, scanning items while I go brain dead. I don't enjoy sports either because I don't have a competitive side.

Can anyone relate to this?

I just can't fathom giving up time practicing my instrument and studying for extra exams for exercise.

I know I want to lose weight. I'm healthy, but could lose 10lbs and still be a good weight. I just really can't find the motivation to exercise.

I thought of buying a treadmill or exercise bike so I could read or knit or something at the same time (if that's possible), but my Mum doesn't want on in the house.

Thank you in advance.

[RainyDaySara]

Hey,

Well, I can totally relate with you about things being boring...You kind of have to just try out a bunch of different things and tactics. I found running outside boring, but when I use a treadmill and focus at looking straight ahead and focus on my breathing, it helps me a lot. I know that sound boring, but that happened to work for me.

Also, like when I weight lift, I count, not only to count how much I'm doing, but to keep my mind off "I wanna go do something else"...When I do sit ups and ab exercises its the same idea. With push ups, I listen to this song that gets me pumped (Its not my usual genre, and has the F word, so that sucks, but what can I do? It works!

https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=s-gjX4VB5fs).

I think that after sticking to it for a month or so (its not easy) it starts to become more of a habit and not a chore...

Don't stop trying alternative solutions, like maybe swimming, martial arts, gymnastics, hiking, weight lifting (not like body building lol), boxing, or even getting a dog?

Like you said, you don't want to do anything extreme and take up time of other important things. You know how I mentioned swimming or martial arts? Maybe join an after school class for a once or twice a week meeting for like an hour each?

Also, try to do little by little. If you try something that's too hard, you'll automatically think you can't do it and quit. Make small changes in your life to help. Like drink a bit more water, or have at least one green thing in each meal, or taking steps only...Be creative :)

By the way, maybe ask your mom if you could have a gym membership to use their treadmill or bike?

I know its hard, its always a challenge...I really wish you a lot of luck, because you have the will power..

Let me know if there's anything else...

I hope I helped!

[changetheworld]

I'm 16 and really do enjoy long distance running. I'm in my school's cross country team and I think that running is not only for staying fit, it's also a type of spirit. I started running when I was 13 and I wasn't really good back then. If I ran for 10 minutes without stopping, my head would hurt and my heart would feel like it's on fire. However, I didn't give up and now I consider long distance running a hobby. It really helps me relieve stress. I was bullied before and I almost committed suicide. Running was what kept me in one piece. It helped distract me from reality. Now, I'm in high school and I have a lot of work to do. Running helps me be more productive. After a long run, I can be more focused and pre-occupied. I know that it's boring at first but if you really set your mind to it, you'll like to run and exercise. I might sound really crazy, but I'm trying to be as honest to you as I could. Good luck!

[posted]

Running and knitting, I'm going to say no.. For the simple fact you can slip and easily stab yourself, worst case scenario would be an eye or your heart.

Biking may be better since you're still sitting. I find running boring as well, I kind of like running in the fall lately though I don't know why. But I used to watch TV and exercise a bit, the local gym has tvs in front of all the treadmills and exercise bikes. I'm sure yours does as well, I keep meaning to get back to the gym here.

Music will make whatever you do a lot easier too, I find it helps when weightlifting. You can also think of something that makes you pissed, or just think of an 'inspiring' reason to why you are doing this. I see most girls just run on the treadmill though so, just music may be good for that. Help you zone out.

[kheserthorpe]

Generally no.

I did enjoy sparring when I was boxing.

But standard lifting or conditioning exercise, no I don't enjoy it. And I don't feel good after. My father and sister feel restless if they don't exercise and feel happier after. I just feel beaten up. I imagine this is based in my hormones - I don't recover quickly from workouts either.

Like you I hated PE.

I didn't do much formal exercise from 20-30.

I do now.

I dislike exercise, but I dislike feeling ugly more.

[pinkflavor]

I think if your trying to lose weight..then I can't imagine exercising

to be enjoyable at all! Am thin as a rail so if I do exercise its more for

fun or just to stay toned, but even too lazy to do thatlol To have to actually exercise

to lose weight is probably very hard and boring.

[WeaponZero]

There are forms of exercise I enjoy and there are forms I don't. My favorite kinds are suspension training, sandbag training, kettlebell training, weightlifting, sprints, agility ladder training, circuit training, and jump rope. What I hate are jogging, walking, dancing, aerobics.

[caligirl3]

i have lost my membership card and I miss exercising like crazy, I tried taking long walks but its not as satisfying and doesn't do as much as being at the gym. But I do agree Zumba is very boring.

[bel42]

Exercising can be both fun and boring depending on what I do on that particular day. I usually go to dance classes and I do enjoy that. I don't enjoy running. I exercise just so I can stay in good shape.

[Moloch]

I find that if I don't exercise, I feel lazy and I find it harder to concentrate on things. That's why when I'm writing a paper, I'll take a break in the middle and do a little running or lifting to get some blood pumping.

[Xx_DRE_xX]

Some days I love it, other days I hate it. It almost feels as if its a hobby or chore depending on the mood haha.

[Luv2run]

Sometimes I do, others I don't want to go but I end of going anyway

[KingsOfleon88]

I love to exercise. I hate not being in the gym.

[antonlikesmlb]

Sports are really fun, lifting is just fun.