[Grimace]

To those saying it's a time issue; it REALLLLy shouldn't be. Working out for like an hour every other day-- that's 1/48 --can basically make you fit, good looking, healthy, reduce a vast array of complications currently and later in life. They key is being efficient, and I certainly don't have to tell people on this forum how to be efficient :D/ What I'm saying is, of the entire range of cost benefit equations in your life, working out is quite easily the most efficient and beneficial.

Does no one else enjoy some intense physical suffering for the calm euphoria afterwards?

[Philanthropist]

I work out four or five days per week. I'm very picky about nutrition.

[Hariar]

As long as my sleep is not messed up too much, and I do not otherwise do heavy physical work (which I sometimes do), I take as many push-ups as I can (in one go) every other day. The results are convienently easy to see for something that takes so little time.

When I stay on the countryside, I go for a walk every day. I guess I should be doing that when I stay in the city, too; but I am normally to lazy for it. It's not as inspiring as a walk in nature; not to mention all the people around.

[ppu6502]

I'm up to 10 km of rowing per day, 6 days a week. The increase in health, mood, physical appearance, and all the other things that come along with it make it an absolute joke to consider stopping. There is simply no reason to stop. It improves your entire experience of life, every moment of the day -feels- better when you are getting good daily exercise.

[holdyourhead]

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To those saying it's a time issue; it REALLLLy shouldn't be. Working out for like an hour every other day-- that's 1/48 --can basically make you fit, good looking, healthy, reduce a vast array of complications currently and later in life. They key is being efficient, and I certainly don't have to tell people on this forum how to be efficient :D/ What I'm saying is, of the entire range of cost benefit equations in your life, working out is quite easily the most efficient and beneficial. Does no one else enjoy some intense physical suffering for the calm euphoria afterwards?

You are right. I don't wish to use an "excuse", but it would be easier for me when I have my own place. I could still do situps and pushups, but not so easily in my room here because there is no space. I could also lift my weights but they are all stored under the bed and it's a pain to get them out, assemble them, and disassemble and put them back after. They are no excuses but just are things that get in the way, on top of time constaints.

I know I will change back to how I used to be once it's easier as I have more space and time, but yes, I do wish I was still making the time and effort now.

[Canopus]

I'm 5' 10" and thin - weigh 155 pounds.

I hate working out - I have never experienced endorphins and consider then in the same category as unicorns. I ran track and cross country many, many years ago - endorphins? pffftt

I just can't get myself to work out - it is soo boring to me. I can't seem to "think" while exercising (lack of endorphins probably) so all there is to think about is how much longer till I can stop, how bored I am, how tired I am, how I would like to be doing soo many other things instead.

[holdyourhead]

Maybe some of us have higher adrenaline levels. I feel really good when my adrenaline's pumping as a result of something (doesn't have to always be physical activity). I feel like I can do almost anything in those moments, which is nice because under normal circumstances I feel like there are many things I'm not capable of doing at all.

[iPonder]

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	Love working out. The endorphin rush gets me every time. Also love smoking. Illogical I know. But they both make me feel good in different ways.

Same. Had to quit smoking when I became pregnant. Decided there was a better chance of my daughter not smoking if I didn't start again. I sill miss it though

[Noelle Winters]

I love jogging, I do it almost every day. And I feel like complete and utter CRAP the days I don't. (Both guilt and just the blahs.) Can't get so much into weight lifting, but I am trying. I'm not as physically fit as I want to be, but I am working towards that goal.

@Dancingqueen, I used to have the trouble as well. Have you tried E-cigarettes? I have found they give the same nicotine buzz, the same "I'm bored and need to do something different" fulfillment, yet my lung capacity has improved immensely since starting them. (And some come with vitamin C! Amusing.)

[KelvinDjangoTeo]

To maximize efficiency, I workout with two pails of water, everyday after work when I shower. I spend the weekend resting. I'm thinking of getting a larger pail soon.

I work out my arms, lower back, waist and end with a push ups to failure. I rotate between diamond, ultra wide, and normal push ups. I also do pull ups, sit ups and planks in the morning before I head into the shower.

There is no excuse not to workout now.

[JanC]

I do Muay Thai and run about 5 miles a week. Signed up for the Tough Mudder in Sept (Tahoe) so I may need to up my cardio a bit.

[topcat]

If you knew where i live you would catch me running alone in the dead of night along the front with a lit fag in mouth
I also practice Aikido which is slowly developing my underdeveloped touch and feel side of my personality.

[istvan]

My current fitness target is to do 50 consecutive pullups and record a video of it. Currently at 20 so it's a long way to go.

[The Frozen One]

I play hockey at least once a week. I also do a lot of kettlebell training, biking and I will run. I'm competitive in my game plus I like being able to do things people don't expect me to be able to do.

[WilliamGull]

I've been lifting heavy weights, four days a week, for almost two years. People assume I just want to look better, but I like to go to the gym for several reasons:

- Obviously, I want to look better, and I don't think it's wrong. Vanity is ok in small doses, I think.

- I like not to think for a couple of hours. Since I work as a computer engineer and my hobbies are all purely intellectual, my only "thoughts-free" moments take place at the gym. It feels good to feel my body in motion (usually it's just a tool which transports my brain from one room to the next).

- I am vegan and I want to show the world I am healthy, as a form of propaganda. Being muscular is an obvious way of looking healthy.

- Being muscular shows the world I am disciplined, I am structured, I don't avoid pain and I am willpowered. As a stoic I treasure those traits.

- I don't like sports. I don't enjoy competition and rules. I prefer to exercise by myself according to my own rules.

- I don't like to depend on others to do stuff. I go to the gym whenever I feel like.

- Being strong is useful in everyday life.

- Being strong could potentially save your life in extreme situations, from a fight to a war. And I think III World War is round the corner.


I never was an athletic guy but now I'm the strongest one in the room. It feels good.


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[pip]

Yeah. Really enjoy being bored and tired.
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I suppose being forced to do stuff like this at school didn't help either.

[WilliamGull]

	Originally Posted by pip To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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Being bored and tired for long periods of time is essential to become a better person.

“a generation that cannot endure boredom will be a generation of little men, of men unduly divoriced from the slow process of nature, of men in whom every vital impulse slowly withers as though they were cut flowers in a vase.”
― Bertrand Russell

[JulietCapulet]

	Originally Posted by WilliamGull To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
	Being bored and tired for long periods of time is essential to become a better person. “a generation that cannot endure boredom will be a generation of little men, of men unduly divoriced from the slow process of nature, of men in whom every vital impulse slowly withers as though they were cut flowers in a vase.” ― Bertrand Russell

I really like this perspective and I agree. Enduring that kind of challenge can build character.

[Heisenberg]

I find that if I'm getting bored I need to work harder or change things up, not that I always do. Of course, I need to be working towards some sort of goal as well. On the days that I take off it's usually because I'm not in the mood to gut it out, but at least the pain/discomfort threshold can be increased over time. In general I'd rather be tired and relaxed than tired and stressed out and that's the difference between working out and not working out for me.

[topcat]

Being Bored is being human

[Selene]

Define working out.
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[WilliamGull]

	Originally Posted by Selene To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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Exercising freely to improve you strenght, agility and/or endurance
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[JackCY]

Yes I try to be physically and mentally fit.
Though the word workout reminds me a gym and that is certainly not my favorite place.

I'm pretty active and exercise at home when possible.

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	Exercising freely to improve you strenght, agility and/or endurance To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

Then I do workout from time to time indeed.

[Bandit32]

Used to a lot - older now not as much - always felt better when I did - but gotta watch it - I think INTJ's have a compulsive disorder and can "over do it"

[Monica]

I've been working out 5-6 days/week for the last 5 years. I love the way exercise affects my body - I feel stronger, more mentally alert, more energetic, less stressed out...

The key for me has been variety. Every couple of months I change my routine completely. I have done everything from fitness clubs, swimming, running, walking, free weights, dancing, zumba, cycling...