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Hi TL! Was wondering if you awesome guys could help me out.
You see in the past couple months I've been feeling rather lazy and sluggish (more than usual, at least). There are times, like today, when I just don't feel like doing anything at all. I think the problem is that I haven't been exercising regularly. I do have a gym membership and I've been going maybe once a week, if even, for about 30-45 minutes.
Problem is, running on a treadmill and lifting weights is boring as all hell to me. I don't think exercising should be such a chore. It should be something enjoyable that you like doing often, don't you think? Working out at the gym feels like hard work to me, and yet it seems like the only means I have to exercise.
When I was a kid I used to love being outside (then I started playing BW rofl : D). I kind of miss that feeling of exhaustion you have after spending an entire day outdoors. I did BMX biking when I was in junior high, skateboarded A LOT in high school and played tennis. Skateboarding was especially fun for me, and I was pretty good at it. But when all of your friends stop doing something, it gets tiring to do it by yourself after a while. I guess maybe I just need to find friends who like doing something other than going to the gym, since that's what everyone around me does nowadays.
I was wondering if any of you guys could throw some ideas at me. Preferably a sport or activity that isn't too expensive and can be done all year round, but any ideas are welcome. I've never been that interested in mainstream ball sports, except for tennis and soccer. Though tennis is expensive and I don't know anyone who still plays either sport.
My old skateboard is in horrible shape, but I'm thinking of taking it out for a ride to see if I can still pop a varial flip.
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There is ice hockey, but it can get quite expensive, IF its too expensive you can play some road hockey too
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Not sure if its what you're looking for but I will say that running outside is infinitely more engaging and entertaining than running on a treadmill; and its cheap and can be done year round. Then again, not everyone enjoys straight fitness activities like running or cycling. But if you enjoy being outdoors then running/hikinh are always good options.
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Running is definitely my favourite. Just get out and run around where you live every now and then and you'll feel great. Especially during this time of year, in my opinion. It's more enjoyable than running on a treadmill.
L_Master beat me by about ten seconds.
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Meh, I'm not much of a runner. Running for the sake of running just isn't very appealing to me I guess. I need something more, I don't know, complex maybe.
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Try bodybuilding, it only requires food and membership for a gym. It becomes addictive as hell if you know what you are doing and start seeing results. on top of that it builds character and discipline. Not to mention how the girls around you will treat you once your muscle mass starts to build up.
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The gym at my school has a nice rock climbing wall...spend 30 minutes of that when you are not in shape and your whole body will be worked. Plus its fun, and progression is easily tracked.
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On October 29 2010 07:23 NeVeR wrote:
Meh, I'm not much of a runner. Running for the sake of running just isn't very appealing to me I guess. I need something more, I don't know, complex maybe.
I was a fencer for a while when I had a fencing centre near where I lived. It was a lot of fun. I don't know if you have anything like that where you live, but fencing is a fun activity that's not extremely physically demanding but has its demands. It's pretty easy to get into, if you buy used equipment.
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badminton
zing we have a winner!
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I'm a big fan of disc golf (golf with frisbees). By it's very nature it's outdoors-y, duh it's a variation on golf, and can easily be played year round, and in all weather. I've always told people it's a hike in the woods while throwing pieces of plastic at trees and trying to miss them. While not heavily physical, you are outside walking around in the woods and getting some exercise. A typical course is usually about a mile walk (longer if you get a disc lost in the woods).
As for cost, it's as expensive as you want it to be. Discs cost usually between $15 and $20 and "green fees" are around $3 to $5 for a single round of 18 holes, $5 to $8 for a day of as many rounds as you want to play. Of course, fees and other costs may differ a bit by area.
If you want more info, or to see what (if any) courses are in your area I'd really suggest taking a look at http://www.pdga.com/ . Yes, disc golf is a professional sport too.
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you know, I had a really active physical past, back when I was studying theater. I had literally 6-8 hours a day of acrobatics, dance, voice and body shaping, and movement lessons and rehearsals 6 days a week. Even then I made a time for an one hour walk everyday and 2 times a week football 5v5 for a couple of hours.
Now I do almost nothing, and for a long time I was feeling like an old cow, so now I use my bike instead of any other kind of transport, and that is at least 1 and 1/2 hours a day in the bike, and I walk in short distances, like 1 hour walking, that is everyday. Not close to what I was used to do, but good enough for not felling like that old cow anymore.
So, the bike cant make a huge change in your daily routine but could improve seriously your fitness.
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play DS while you bike, it actually works.
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BJJ do some BJJ!
I'll expand more: I always had a nice athletic constitution in my teens, but going into my twenties at the same time I stopped playing football(european) seriously and started drinking lots of beer I was starting to grow fat and lazy. Martial arts changed all that. Once you start, you can't stop. Plus if you're not much into getting hit, BJJ is not dangerous.
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One of my friends that I play SC2 with started to play racquetball and is telling me how much fun it is/how he's been losing weight.
I personally just run everyday. Not boring for me since I have a background in track/cross country.
EDIT: I also have to walk like one mile uphill everyday to get to class from the bottom parking lot.
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Touch yourself.
But in all seriousness, I suggest going for martial arts. It's a workout + flexibility + fighting skills + mental strength + self protection + respect + can't be boring. I mean, while you're sparring your opponent, if you have time to think that it's boring, you're probably about to get your face bashed in.
Then you can think about it like Starcraft. People who fight have certain tendencies, moves they prefer, limbs they favor, etc. Maybe they're small and fast, and want to tire you out before you get serious (macro player lol), or maybe they are very aggressive from the start. Maybe their really strong, but if you can "harass" him enough, you'll eventually gain the edge. Your goal is to see what they're doing and react properly 
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I heard sex is a great hobby, and as numerous other people have mentioned, masturbation in the absence of a partner also works.
If the physical strain of that is insufficient, set up stupid obstacles for yourself, like having to do 50 pushups first or something.
Whatever floats your boat man.
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Umm, maybe try the long skateboard? There is a group of people that meets at a restaurant every week and they just cruise the city. Seems like a ton of fun, so maybe you can find a crowd that does that sort of thing.
I am apart of a Crossfit gym, which is pretty fun. The results are awesome and the workouts are challenging every single time. You compete against yourself, in a positive environment. You also build mental strength doing those kinds of workouts where the metabolic conditioning workout makes you hate life. Hot girls at mine too.
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Biking! ^^ I absolutely love biking.
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kickboxing
my friend just tried it out last night and said that it was really fun. my friend is going back there next week.
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ROCKCLIMBING
ROCKCLIMBING
ROCKCLIMBING
ROCKCLIMBING
a. Its fun as fuck
b. Its not very expensive unless you do like ice climbing.
c. you will become beast strong
d. rock-climbing chicks
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dodgeball! I'm in a league and its so jokes! You don't notice how much running you are doing when you are trying to avoid getting pwned lol.
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Grab an ipod and find a place to run that has good scenery. Find out if there's a marathon or something that is run each year so that you have something to work towards .
Snowboarding, breakdancing and surfing are great too !
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Read this:
![[image loading]](http://www.the-fitness-motivator.com/images/born-to-run.jpg)
I never thought I could enjoy running until I read this book.
Also, I suggest Racquetball. Its fun, fast paced, and awesome; you won't even realize you're exercising!
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SQUASH!!! so much fun and if you can find people to play it is extremely athletic once you get good. also can be pretty cheap depending on where you live
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get a kettlebell, u can always keep pushing urself, workout, and have tons of fun
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Breakdance, it's free and fun!
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Hm. If you have any friends who grapple, you guys should get together and do some grappling inside a garage with a nice mat. I've been doing amateur grappling with my friends for over 3 years now and I am in the best shape of my life (along with working out of course). Grappling works out almost every single muscle in your body, builds your core, and your strength. And a BIG plus....it's fun!!! You get to push yourself to the limit and have a good fight with your buddies.
I know that there are many gyms that and small groups that recruit grappling partners. Try researching that.
Another thing you should try if you don't have too much time on your hands is P90X. It is very intense with only about 1 hour of workout a day. It mixes in body building, yoga, plyometrics, a little kickboxing and much more. This is something you have to push yourself to the limit also so it is fun =].
Edit:
BTW, I lost about 16 pounds through P90X and am down to 4% body fat. Before I was 175ish pounds and about 11% body fat. I'm on day 120+ in P90X+ and it's a killer.
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On October 29 2010 09:21 sob3k wrote:
ROCKCLIMBING
ROCKCLIMBING
ROCKCLIMBING
ROCKCLIMBING
a. Its fun as fuck
b. Its not very expensive unless you do like ice climbing.
c. you will become beast strong
d. rock-climbing chicks
I was gonna post this too. Just went on a climbing trip this past weekend and it was a lot of fun. You do need to know at least a few other people who already know a bit about it or are willing to get into it with you though. Or if you're in school there may be some sort of club that does it.
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Thanks for all the responses guys. The gym that I go to actually has a rock wall that I've never even used, mostly beecause the rock wall closes early and when I go to the gym it's usually at night. Next time I go I'll try it out if I can though.
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longboarding for the win. im sad that its getting cold and soon I wont be able to ride with out completely ruining my bearings cause of the salt and water.
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i cant see how you find weightlifting 'a chore'. its always a challenge, should always leave you exhausted and feeling burnt out after a good workout. if you dont get any of that, youre obviously not trying hard enough.
maybe you dont find a proper reward in weightlifting. find some girls and show them your musclez, that's your reward 
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Dunno, lifting weights just feels so boring to me nowadays. Aside from impressing the girls, I guess weight lifting just seems rather pointless. As far as I'm concerned at the moment, by body is good enough as it is. Besides that, I'm not really thinking much about girls nowadays, as I'm heavily focused on other things. I suppose that the main things I desire from a workout are to simply stay healthy and have a clear mental state. But I lack self-discipline, and if I'm going to get a workout, I need to do something that I at least enjoy to some extent.
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I can certainly see why you find weightlifting boring. Maybe because it is >.>
Not everybody has a button they can press to motivate themselves to physical activity, unfortunately for us. So you need a sport which will press you to run!
If you like tennis, you should just play it. You can probably find a tennis league, if you're in a decently sized city.
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On October 30 2010 01:38 NeVeR wrote:
Dunno, lifting weights just feels so boring to me nowadays. Aside from impressing the girls, I guess weight lifting just seems rather pointless. As far as I'm concerned at the moment, by body is good enough as it is. Besides that, I'm not really thinking much about girls nowadays, as I'm heavily focused on other things. I suppose that the main things I desire from a workout are to simply stay healthy and have a clear mental state. But I lack self-discipline, and if I'm going to get a workout, I need to do something that I at least enjoy to some extent.
what kind of weightlifting are you doing?
if you try olympic weightlifting you'll feel like a baller
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