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Does anyone actually enjoy working out? (lemm.ee)

submitted 1 year ago by aCosmicWave@lemm.ee to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I can imagine people having fun getting lost in the flow of playing a competitive sport. I've also heard some people experience a post-workout high. But does anyone actually feel pleasure in the moment while lifting weights, jogging, cycling, etc?

If so... what does it feel like? Is there anything the rest of us can do to cultivate such a mindset?

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[–] Elbrond@feddit.nl 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

No, I hate it. I listen to podcasts while working out. It's the only thing that makes it bearable.

[–] BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Agreed, it becomes bearable when I watch some YouTube while on the treadmill.

[–] widowhanzo@lemmy.fmhy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yeah I can see a treadmill being extremely boring. I usually ride and run outside, but I had to ride on a trainer for a couple of weeks because of an injury and it was just awful. I couldn't wait to be done. But when I'm outside sometimes I'll extend my ride for another 10km just because the weather is nice and I feel good, I'm (almost) never in a rush to finish.

I don't think I could run on a treadmill either, at least outside I have short goals to reach (ok now to the next lamp post...)

[–] BeigeAgenda@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

For me it's about tricking myself into training, and I have never been fan of running that's why I use an elliptical one.

Working out outside definitely has its plusses, just don't know if I will do that.

[–] limeaide@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

Do you take progress pics and keep track of your time, speed, reps, sets, and weight?

That made it fun for me. I enjoy seeing the numbers go up and seeing my body change. It's like leveling up in a game lol.

Also I find that some people find it boring bc they see it as a useless activity since they don't see much progress. Something my trainer told me was that I could never outrun a shitty diet and after my diet was fixed, I was able to make real progress