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by RhythmBoy on November 23rd, 2006

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I've never liked nor enjoyed exercise, I don't get that "invigorated feeling" that I hear about & basically, its a chore for me. Can I change this situation as I need to exercise for a chronic medical condition?

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  • by Stableboy on December 28th, 2006

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    For years I bought exercise machines and watched them rust in my back room. It was only mildly entertaining, and not particularly aerobic.

    Then a new gym opened up down the street 6 years ago and I started playing pick-up basketball on a regular basis. In 3 months I dropped 25 pounds and it's never come back. I never have to "force myself" to go to the gym, it's a joy.

    I walk right past the million-dollar inventory of weight machines, straight to Hardwood Heaven four times a week. I can outrun men who are 20 years younger. I can hit jump shots from 25 feet out regularly. I eat whatever I want and never think about fat.

    Your mileage may vary, but the bottom line is you gotta find something you enjoy doing. Everything else is drudgery.

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  • by EarthAngel on December 28th, 2006

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    Exercise can be many things.If you don't like the traditional term "exercise" then I would recommend that you take a physical activity that you enjoy doing and make that your form of exercise.Whether it be walking,biking,swimming,playing tennis,or golf,or what have you.These activities are forms of exercise and you can actually enjoy doing it.I have been an avid swimmer since high school and I use it as my form of exercise because it is an activity that I really enjoy doing.I myself,am not a fan of weight lifting or aroebics and the such.But that is just me.I hope this helps you.

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  • by Toro77 on November 27th, 2006

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    You have to come up with an exercise plan that is right for you. There are many exercises out there which you can learn from many different sources such as fitness magazines or even the internet. If you don't like to exercise you might just be bored with the exercises that you are doing. Find exercises that you like to do. If you are not satisfied with any exercise it could be because you are bored of the area in which you exercise. If you have been running or walking in the same place for a long time try going to another place. A change of scenery will do you good. If you still don't like to exercise it could be because you are not doing enough exercises. You might have to increase the amount of exercise that you do. This might be why you don't feel "invigorated" after you exercise. Don't push yourself too hard though because then you'll hurt yourself. I'll be honest, one reason why you may not like to exercise may be because you are just lazy, in which case you have to change your attitude towards exercise. Only you can do this. The last thing I can think of is that your medical condition might be to blame. Maybe it causes you to feel tired or weak. Anyway, try to do what I said and hopefully you'll find a way to enjoy exercising.

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  • by Ahnighito on November 23rd, 2006

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    There is an activity that has been counted as exercise within the last few years. The word is, Gardening daily exercises the body just as much as other activities.

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  • by tomsims on January 15th, 2007

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    You've gotten some good answers and I will not cover their ground again. Here is one I have been wlorking on and need to apply to myself: Find a work-out buddy and combine good fellowship with personal work while giving and receiving mutual encouragement.

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  • by brandonpatrick on December 28th, 2006

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    Depends on the kind of exercise that you need. Chronic sounds more like, quality-of-life threatening obesity, or some kind of cardio-vascular condition, both of which can be vastly improved by even small amounts of activity.

    Simply put, it sounds like you're not trying to sculpt your body and since you're not into team sports, find a walking buddy or buy a bicycle. If you don't have someone willing to work with your schedule, purchase an MP3 player and switch out the music daily.

    Exercise does not have to be high impact and body shaping to have an impact. It can be something you do in the mornings and the evenings while you mentally write grocery lists or recite your favorite KISS lyrics. A seemingly trivial amount of low-impact exercise can have tremendous benefits to your cardio-vascular system, and, with effective control of your diet, lead to significant weight loss over the long-run.

    That being said, if you have this, can't-be-bothered attitude toward exercise, do not buy a gym membership. You will not use it and the money you waste not going will cause feelings of resentment about the cost - it's not cheap - even cheap gyms aren't cheap.

    Also do not spend money on home-exercise equipment. With one HUGE exception. Treadmills. With a treadmill, you can walk while watching the T.V. The noise is minimal, unlike with an exercise bike. You can walk in any weather. And you can vary the exercises in ways that you can't with a an exercise bike. Nor is there the inconvenience inherent in something like a bowflex or danger associated with home free weights.

    Other suggestions -
    Buy a bicycle and ride around your neighborhood.
    Rollerblading.
    Swimming, even bobbing around in a pool

    My concern is that you seem to think that the "invigorated feeling" or the dumping of endorphins into your system is necessary for some kind of benefit to occur. This is simply not true. Your doctor will and SHOULD tell you that. If s/he isn't, you need to talk to a better-informed physician. Exercise is a chore, but it doesn't have to be a sentence to hard labor for life. Good luck

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  • by VOD on December 28th, 2006

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    Maybe you should look in to yoga. Its not so much about pounding wieghts as it is core strength and inner peace and stability. Dont think it's easy to do the poses. It is not. It's strength training.

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  • by yoho05 reminds you to DYOH on December 28th, 2006

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    How about alternating - one day, do the exercise thing and the second day do something more relaxing like yoga? You will never have to do the thing you hate for 2 days in a row, and the yoga will be good for your cardio-vascular and pulmonary health and will also help you de-stress. As you do the exercise you don't like, you can look forward to the next day when you won't have to do it.

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  • by lindahank on December 28th, 2006

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    I feel the same way. I also need to work out and stretch everyday for a medical condition and I just don’t do it. I even tried getting hypnotized to give me the motivation I need to stick to an exercise routine. Needless to say it didn’t work. I’m starting to feel that maybe I am just lazy. I work hard at my full-time job and I keep my house clean and running smoothly, but I don’t have the ambition to do what I know is so important to my health. I’m going to keep trying to make it happen, even if I start and stop it is better than never starting at all.

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  • by Anonymous on January 15th, 2007

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    I think if that's the case, the best you can do is to find a way to fit exercise into your routine, so that the exercise has some kind of "point" to it: the easiest way to do this is to walk or cycle to work (or anywhere else you happen to go). You won't necessarily enjoy it, but seeing as you have to make the journey anyway, you may as well use it to fit the needed exercise in- it's somehow a lot easier to commit to walking to work than it is to go for a jog just for the sake of it. You can also fit things in in your social life that have a physical element for a non-physical reward (such as walking to a pub for Sunday lunch. Note, this doesn't mean the pub at the end of the road!)

    OF course there are lots of different physical activities that you can take part in as others have mentioned. You might not be able to find something you like, but you might be able to find something you dislike less than the others- things like walking or horseriding, that combine appreciating the country, or tai chi which combines a relaxation element, or dancing and team sports that combine a social element, or sports like rock climbing and jet skiing that combine a risk/excitement element, might be attractive as they are not JUST about exercise for it's own sake.

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  • by cristnalyn on December 28th, 2006

    cristnalyn

    Maybe you can set small goals for yourself with a reward when you reach the goal. Maybe if you excercise 3 times this week you will reward yourself with a night out at a movie this weekend. Then even if you don't feel the exhilleration from the excercise you will find something to look forward to for your efforts. Obviously this will have to be customized to what you enjoy and how much patience you have for goals. Good luck!

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  • by smart9426 on January 15th, 2007

    smart9426

    Walk or bike everywhere

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  • by rptwinkie on June 10th, 2007

    rptwinkie

    Find activities that you like that get you moving... but as i've said it before, and i stand by it 100%.. if you WANT to change, you will, no matter how hard it is. If death is looming in your doorstep, that should be enough motivation to go for a walk or ride a bike.. and if it isn't, i dont know what is.

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  • by brainsick_cow on March 27th, 2007

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    if you have a dog take it for a walk, use the stairs instead of an elevator..there are tons of everyday things that you could do differently and still get a bit of a workout

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