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[quote=Anonymous]Like other posters, I also hate the gym but have found other physical activities that have some element I enjoy. I find movement to music really satisfying, so dance classes are great, and barre classes that incorporate some choreography (I like Barre3 both in person and online). Stuff that gets me outdoors and feels less like exercise and more like socializing or relaxing are good to, so hiking, rock climbing, and kayaking are favorites (I don't own gear for rock climbing or kayaking -- I just go to a rock climbing gym or rent a kayak for an hour when I decide I want to do that).

I also love fitness challenges. I've done challenges to build up pull ups and push ups, to hold a plank for longer, or some silly challenges like the Bring Sally Up squat challenge (actually not that hard, just kind of fun and a good way to get your squats in -- you can add weight to make it harder, or do it at the end of a leg workout so your working tired). I don't do these all the time, but it's a fun way to incorporate something motivating into my workouts.

For me the key is to make it as little of a chore as possible. I will never be someone who does their workout every day out of habit, like brushing teeth. I always have to be looking for a motivating factor OTHER than just physical fitness. So it has to be fun, or I look forward to who I do it with, or I enjoy the music, or the space I'm working in is beautiful, or something. This does mean changing it up from season to season, being willing to try new stuff (a lot of fitness studios with classes will offer starter packages where you get 3 classes, or a week or two of classes, for a significant discount -- it's fun to try and just see if you like them).

I'll never be a gym rat, but I do stay pretty fit and healthy just by generally prioritizing exercise and never letting myself get complacent with not working out. If I notice I haven't been exercising lately, I go hunting for something that sounds appealing and do that. Whether it's something new or something I've done before but not in a while. All that matters is that I DO SOMETHING. That's it. Just keep it moving.[/quote]

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