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Can anyone give me ideas of what exercise I would like.

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Imtoooldforallthis · 03/01/2023 07:29

I'll start this by saying I don't particularly like exercising. I'm propably one of the few people that don't get a buzz from it. So things I've liked are dance classes, but I have problems with my feet and Zoomba meant I was in agony. Love yoga and pilates but don't enjoy online classes, I need the motivation of physical classes. However I work shifts and these are different every week and I'm finding it hard to find classes where I can just drop in. What do other people do? I need to do something that I can commit to.

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fellrunner85 · 03/01/2023 08:08

I'm not sure this is helpful, but you may be setting yourself up to fail by looking for something you'll like straight away.
For example, nobody starts couch to 5k and thinks "I love running." Because it's very hard at first, and it hurts! Ditto spinning, or HIIT... etc. The "buzz" comes much later for most people.

I probably slogged my way through more than 6 months of running before the love kicked in, and now I wouldn't be without it. But back at the beginning I'd have never believed that.
Perhaps think about what you want to achieve (clearer head, strength, increased cardiovascular fitness, whatever) rather than what you will initially enjoy?

Lazydazey · 03/01/2023 08:03

If you like Zumba , but have foot problems, why not see a podiatrist for orthotic shoe inserts and advice on trainers that might allow you to continue that ?

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