It's hard for me to get off my butt and go to the gym or for a run. Once I'm there, I really enjoy it though. What kinds of things motivate you to work out, and what do you do at the gym to keep you strong through your entire workout?
120090
The best thing is always to work out with a partner. Knowing that s/he will be at the gym waiting for you is perhaps the single most effective type of motivation. Also, like you said, once you get there, you start to have a lot of fun -- and you'll see that, once you really "get into it," you'll never want to NOT go to the gym.\n\nAs for staying strong throughout the workout, I found that this will also improve over time -- you'll start to feel more energetic overall as your body adjusts to a more fit lifestyle. \n\nSo, good luck, and stick with it! It'll be one of the best things you'll have ever done for yourself.
270096
I joined a gym with a friend.  To be specific (Curves) it is a 30 min workout 3x a week and it doesn't seem like exercise.  The girls are all great and it is a lot of fun.  Met some new and interesting women friends too.
582208
I too am plagued with the same problem -- I hate excercising. However, I found that if you try to do something fun and engaging it becomes better. Things that I have tired that worked are taking classes or joining a team. I use to be on a softball team (local parks and rec. team), and we had such a blast, but it was a great workout. The oher things I've done are taking kickboxing classes or even dance classes (belly dancing, hip/hop, line dancing). If you go with an open mind and the intent to actually learn and do well then you'll forget that you are excersicing!
559485
I love gym!! My favorite event is bars and floor!! I just hyperextended my knee doing a dismount off of bars.  I you can help me with my questions...  I'm in level 7, almost 8!! I'm missing a lot of new skills!! Also I'm having a v ery boring summer b/c of this.
193005
I would have to ask myself what is my fitness goal. Any exercise will help you out depending on your fitness level. If you are into fitness big time and already tried a wide range of products at home or at the gym, you would be disapointed..., but if are looking for something to keep you in shape..., this would do the trick..., but also walking would help too..., running better...., actually not too many exercises can beat the calories burnt while running..., keep that in mind..., all you need is a pair of shoes and no hype..., just companies don't make money when you run...., only when they sell products like this...\n\n:-)
335912
I tried something similar.\n\nBasically, there's nothing else for you to do but workout and become body concious.  It helps people reorganize their life to make diet and exercise a priority in your life.\n\nThis training is not for everyone, I'd only recommend it to people who cannot be motivated and are always failing their fitness plans.
611371
First thing first i just wanna say, like yourself  you say you do walk alot, -same here! I've walked so much in my life it's unreal litterly every day i go for a walk, then one day I started walking quiet fast, and seen people in a group out for a run/jogg one day. Thats when i thought hummm..... I cant do that... i'd .look so funny. See I' say that cause i'm tall, and to see a tall person bobbing along is like a giant flying in the air lol. or at least at the time I thought it that way. So i said to a friend one day- I think i should get into running! He said go for it,! -(him being very fit and active and motivating). I'm like i'd look really funny, and so he said inreturn- everyone looks funny but no one is really watching you unless they think you look good or happen to see you. So start slow he said to me, and thats what I did. Well i got my self some decent shoes for running and clothing-layers for the fall and cool nights and lighter clothes for when it started getting warm. I used my cd disman for a longtime to gage my running, and to help me keep a good speed based on the base and paste of the song. So that was one good motavation there. As for ur asthma, - ... start with jogging, and paste ur self- you can try and start with going on machines at a gym -tread,eliptical, etc or outdoors running (which i prefer when it's nice out).As for the fun part slap on an  mp3player wit an arm band or a waist/back pouch with ur diskman or walkmin etc and  put a good set of goodtunes that would keep you moving. A good selection of music you like thats fast -will help you have a bit of fun and gives you ur own focus and little world i find you get into when you have it going . But do start slow and only go at a rate inwhich your body and urself can handle things. Go with a friend or family member etc sometime together and having a campanion there might be fun too. just build gradually if your moving up to running. Do start with about 30min strech etc as you know probably before and after ur done ur cadio workout jog/run. As for a secret for running up hill's or roads that seem to be going up a bit when ur jogging/running, use your tip-toes and sortta bouce up hill,rather than putting ur foot flat and pressing with them when u go up hill. by springing up hill you'll get to the top or the stright way fas ter and always keep the speed you have up hill the same as down hill. hope i help a bit goodluck - i know u can do it :)
519678
Join the club, my friend!  :o)\n\nThe best advice I've heard is to find an activity you enjoy that will get you moving.  Exercise doesn't have to be boring workouts or weight lifting.  It could be dancing, walking, bike riding, swimming, tennis or anything you would enjoy doing.  It's also best to have someone to do it with so you stay motivated.
260899
How fun of a workout do you want?\n\nOne game i play with my clients sometimes is with a deck of playing cards.\neach suite represents an exercise (hearts=jumping jacks, spades=squats, diamonds= pushups, clubs= crunches)\nJust flip through the deck and do the number of reps that are on the card.\n\nHave Fun
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I'm doing a lot of core work lately and finding that it really helps me in longer distances - makes my inner shock absorbers happy when they've been properly trained before a race.\n\nThe yoga answer is a good one too - I don't do it myself, but I'm actually considering starting because of the running benefits.
575661
It is good to be active! Here are some pointers:\n\nweight lifting- make sure you are alternating your muscle groups. muscle fibers break down when you work out & take 48 hours to rebuild themselves to be prepared for your next workout.\n\nrunning- you should give your body a 1 or 2 day break from this schedule. running is very stressful on joints, so make sure you have good form. mixing this up with other aerobic/cardio work is also beneficial, try power walking, biking, eliptical machines\n\ncrunches- again, variety is the spice of life! try working different abdominal muscles on alternating days. there are a number of different ways to do 'crunches', find a local trainer who can demonstrate them for you.\n\nabove all else, make sure you see your doctor regularly so that they can review your fitness levels & guide you in making the best decisions both activy based & nutritionally. also, make sure you are eating enough calories to maintain your energy output, & keep it balanced correctly to accomodate your different activities. again, a trainer can be helpful (be wary of trainers that simply push you to take supplements, they are more concerned about a sale than your health!)
6098
Stopping at the gym for a short workout has numberous benefits: the physical exercise is good for the body and the mind -- even when you are tired; and, the act of going there helps you strengthen the habit of sticking to a routine.
398765
My motivation for running early in the morning is that i think no one else is working as hard as me right now. I seem to have more energy through the day and once my run is over my workout is done for the day and I can get everything else accomplished that I need to.
498669
I love working out on an elliptical machine. You can get one for cheap, but the more expensive ones have some nice features. I just go to the gym and use theirs. I like how you can get different workouts, and vary the intensity. I also love how you can make it uphill as well in order to give you a different work out and get past plateaus. I plan on buying one soon so I can fit in smaller workouts throughout the day at home while I am watching my favorite shows or whatever. \n\nI am also a fan of mixing pilates in with cardio. Lean muscle helps burn calories at a faster rate, and it also mixes things up so you never get bored. I try to aim for every other day with cardio 3-4 days a week and pilates the rest of the time. You can even fit it into 10-30 minute increments with some dvds. I enjoy it and it gets to the point I look forward to working out because you feel so relaxed afterward. \n\nIt also good to mix it up with other activities to work different muscle groups. I also enjoy dancing and swimming, and include those in whenever I get bored with the elliptical machine. 45 minutes of dancing, be it salsa or hip hop, can work many muscle groups and burn calories, so it is 2 for the price of 1!
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I used to do that.  Then I joined a gym.  I started taking out my frustrations and stress out on the cardio and weights.  I put on really good music and work out.  Then all of a sudden I turned into a fitness person.  I had the body of a fitness model.  If you can just redirect your stress torwards something positive, you will see that it will help.  Also if you cannot do it on your own, join like wieght watchers or jenny craig.  I used to eat out of boredom too, but if you can can go to the gym when you are bored..then you will see it will turn around.  Good Luck And i hope this advice helps!!!! I know exactly what you are going through.....
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if you are already exercising - chnge up your routine and intensify your workouts. Try a stricter diet.
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run distance.  I know it isn't fun, but it works.  Don't stop to walk, that is like giving up.  Work up to a few miles twice or three times a week.  Run for an hour straight.  That is the only thing that has worked for many people i know.  After you get into the routine, it's not that bad.  You should be able to eat anything you want as long as you keep the routine up.