I used to, but I fell out of the habit. Mostly with strength training, kinda hated cardio haha. The only way I liked cardio was to hop on an elliptical and tune out to a show while I "ran".
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Nah, it's definitely a delayed gratification in my case. I don't dislike working out per se, I just like doing other things more. Hence why I do a couple of physically demanding sports.
I need to change my sports up periodically but yes I do enjoy working out in the moment. It gives me a lot of time to myself to think through things going on in my life. Last year I was mainly cycling, this year I've been swimming on a Masters team, competing in Nationals and exploring open water swim competitions. I get really cranky when I don't have a physical activity to keep me preoccupied. I'm very aware of my body image so it helps to ensure I'm feeling good about myself. That and I get to eat all the unhealthy things with less consequences of gaining the weight (although salt is a weakness for me and my blood pressure).
I've been riding a bike almost every day since 2009. I've been hit by 7 cars, been partially disabled by the last 2, but also went from 350lbs to 190lbs, raced, rode a bike to my first full time job at a bike shop for 2 years riding 66 miles round trip, then lead out the group ride for the shop most Saturdays to make it a century ride. I can barely walk now but still hit 26 miles on the bike most days. It is the only time I'm still kinda normal. Many bad days when I'm physically doing terrible, riding is my whole day and helps get be back in shape. Today was one of those days after feeding a cat caused something to fail in my back last night.
I tried the gym, jogging, and other junk before. I just had to find my thing. I'm a hardcore roadie.
I actively enjoy climbing. It's just fun and kind of an exercise. For lifting, I don't mind it but it's definitely an effort some days.
I've found that the hurdle is actually starting and motivating yourself to go do it..after though, I feel great for doing it.
No. Working out sucks. But after smoking for 15 years and finally quitting, getting too fat over the past 4, now I'm trying to be healthier. I do actually feel kind of better, even more than when I quit smoking.
So the working out part sucks but the other parts are better because of it in my experience.
I love lifting on certain days/splits. I dread leg day, but I love push day. Progress feels good, and even if I don't meet my goal, I usually feel good pushing myself.
I used to hate running. I did a Couch to 5k program that got me 5k ready in a month and dreaded every day of it. And I didn't even do well on the 5k.
But! I went on to train for a 10k, and that actually felt great! After a certain point, I entered some kind of zen and started enjoying it. Is that runner's high? Anyway, I kept up with running, and now each run is almost meditative.
It depends on the exercise for me. Weights/ strength training I struggle to enjoy but going for a run is my jam. It can get pretty rough on the longer runs but every time when I finish and catch my breath I generally feel a lot happier about myself and find dealing with life a lot easier.
Love working out, more body weight and running then anything.
I love running and running on the treadmill. I get into a rhythm and it's like meditation. I don't listen to music and I'm faxing a blank wall.
Yes re: lifting weights - it did take a while though. I had to start lifting for medical reasons and the first 2 months were an absolute chore. Now you need to handcuff me to stop me going lol
What helps in my experience is ideally going with a buddy but if that's not possible, finding out what exercises you enjoy and focussing on them first. No point making it more difficult than it needs to be to start, the best workout is the one you can be consistent with. Headphones and a podcast help too
Jogging is pretty great, you're outside, running through the park, forest, watching the nature, have the time to focus on youself so how would someone not enjoy that
Yes. or else why would you even grab a single weighted object. ?
I do martial arts so it's a bit different, but I do really enjoy moving around and getting tired.