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If you don't like exercise, why not?

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akaemmafrost · 21/05/2012 16:39

I run or swim most days. Whenever I mention that have done this I nearly always get the same responses:-

Oh you are good.
God, I couldn't be bothered with that.
I hate exercise!

Seriously, it made me wonder why do people see it as such an evil difficult thing?

So just being nosy really.

OP posts:
BlackAffronted · 21/05/2012 16:47

I love some exercise. Running though, is horrible. Why anyoen would want to do that for fun, I have no idea!

SimpleSi · 21/05/2012 16:45

Shorts, running shoes...

SwedishEdith · 21/05/2012 16:45

It's very, very boring.

I would hate the whole palaver of swimming - getting changed in and out of damp costumes, changing rooms, being cold, having
to dry my hair so often.

Running is very bad for the joints.

The only exercise I can imagine is tolerable is stuff like dancing when it doesn't feel like exercise.

ViviPru · 21/05/2012 16:45

Running hurts (me)
Swimming is dull (to me)

BUT
to me...
Advanced step is all kinds of awesome
Mountain biking is exhilarating
Walking is relaxing and enjoyable
Zumba is fun (controversial - I know)

To say one hates all exercise is a bit silly. People need to just find the exercise that is enjoyable to them. In your example, I would hazard that many people aren't keen on the idea of running or swimming specifically (although I accept that many more people do enjoy these things)

Nuttyprofessor · 21/05/2012 16:44

As a current exercise addict I have the energy to do everything. Not carrying a surplus four stone helps.

I used to be of the hate exercise camp. It was hard to see the attraction until I got into it.

I still like the result more than the action.

MooBaaWoofCheep · 21/05/2012 16:42

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eurochick · 21/05/2012 16:42

Time pressure. When I had a few months off between jobs I went to the gym every day, in the middle of the day, when it was lovely quiet and loved it. Now I have the choice of going before or after a long day in the office, it is less appealling. I enjoy running at the weekends. Fitting in weekday workouts around work and all the other stuff I have to deal with Monday to Friday is a chore.

Swatchdog · 21/05/2012 16:42

I hated exercise after suffering the indignity of the hockey pitch/netball court/hurdles at school and being truly ridiculed for my lack of coordination and skill. It took until I was 30 odd to overcome that and get into some form of exercise, and now I go to the gym most days, lift weights, do classes, run etc.

I actually hated all of it when I started, but needed to do something about my expanding arse, and my lack of fitness nearly stopped me, but I saw results so persevered.

So in short, it was experiences at school, and then finding it hard when I was so unfit that made me hate it. Now, ironically, I love it if I find something I struggle in.

BunnyLebowski · 21/05/2012 16:42

Because it ruins my make-up.

And I'd rather sit on my sofa, drink wine and watch movies.

Empusa · 21/05/2012 16:41

I find a lot of exercise really really boring

Off topic, but annoyingly I'd just found a couple of fun ways of getting exercise when I started having health problems and had to stop. I have a stupid body.

NoVeggiesBeforeEggies · 21/05/2012 16:41

And I'm a crap swimmer Grin

molepom · 21/05/2012 16:41

ie, I'm a lazy git.

molepom · 21/05/2012 16:40

Because I cant be arsed, too tired, have a mountain of other things that need doing which I equally can not be bothered to do, I dont have the time or energy and I'd rather sit on my arse on the sofa eating ice cream.

Simple really.

NoVeggiesBeforeEggies · 21/05/2012 16:40

I hate sweating.
Makes me panic, which then makes me sweat even more.

I do walk every day though.

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