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Beoz May 31st 2015 8:07 am

Fitness Ideas
 
Ok. Need to get into something a little regular and organised a couple of times a week. Can't play rugby or football anymore, keep breaking stuff, find running, cycling and swimming a little dull and a little hard to get motivated for, can't stand the gym.

I was thinking about trying to join an indoor cricket team, or perhaps looking into pilaties (though never tried it) as I am as tight as a guitar string.

Any ideas for some regular fun fitness that doesn't require motivation?

GarryP May 31st 2015 9:19 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11661419)
Any ideas for some regular fun fitness that doesn't require motivation?

Overly athletic sex?

old.sparkles May 31st 2015 9:26 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11661419)
Ok. Need to get into something a little regular and organised a couple of times a week. Can't play rugby or football anymore, keep breaking stuff, find running, cycling and swimming a little dull and a little hard to get motivated for, can't stand the gym.

I was thinking about trying to join an indoor cricket team, or perhaps looking into pilaties (though never tried it) as I am as tight as a guitar string.

Any ideas for some regular fun fitness that doesn't require motivation?

I think all activities require a degree of motivation.

If cricket interests you then you are more likely to stick to it.

knockoff nige May 31st 2015 9:31 am

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You've talked yourself out of getting fit whilst suggesting you want to get fit. Running can be boring but its the cheapest and easiest way to get fit. It is also the best way to unwind from a killer of a day at work. Plus, getting a new personal best every week is very rewarding if you push yourself for it.

No point getting off the couch if you think its hard work. Sign up to the Sydney Running Festival today and you'll have enough incentive to start training immediately.

A piece of advice I woud give you, commit yourself to two weeks of training 4 times a week. Once you get to the end of it, you'll see a difference and want to continue. But start slow and only do 30 minute jogs just about walking pace. That way you aren't disheartened by lack of fitness but encouraged by accomplishing your goal. And drink lots of water.

Beoz May 31st 2015 10:43 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by knockoff nige (Post 11661475)
You've talked yourself out of getting fit whilst suggesting you want to get fit. Running can be boring but its the cheapest and easiest way to get fit. It is also the best way to unwind from a killer of a day at work. Plus, getting a new personal best every week is very rewarding if you push yourself for it.

No point getting off the couch if you think its hard work. Sign up to the Sydney Running Festival today and you'll have enough incentive to start training immediately.

A piece of advice I woud give you, commit yourself to two weeks of training 4 times a week. Once you get to the end of it, you'll see a difference and want to continue. But start slow and only do 30 minute jogs just about walking pace. That way you aren't disheartened by lack of fitness but encouraged by accomplishing your goal. And drink lots of water.

Yep its certainly the easiest and most productive, though I'm trying to preserve what knees I have left for skiing. ........ and there aint much knee stuff left after 3 cartilage repairs.

Beoz May 31st 2015 10:44 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by GarryP (Post 11661470)
Overly athletic sex?

Best suggestion so far.

Beoz May 31st 2015 10:47 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 
Thinking about it I need some type of team sport. You turn up if your in a team. Perhaps indoor cricket is it. I'd love to play a bit of indoor soccer again but I snapped an achillies in my last outing.

Tr1boy May 31st 2015 2:00 pm

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11661419)
Ok. Need to get into something a little regular and organised a couple of times a week. Can't play rugby or football anymore, keep breaking stuff, find running, cycling and swimming a little dull and a little hard to get motivated for, can't stand the gym.

I was thinking about trying to join an indoor cricket team, or perhaps looking into pilaties (though never tried it) as I am as tight as a guitar string.

Any ideas for some regular fun fitness that doesn't require motivation?

You're doing it wrong;)

Beoz May 31st 2015 9:04 pm

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by Tr1boy (Post 11661632)
You're doing it wrong;)

Ok, over to you, what is the right way ...... that's the question here.

JuneSpring Jun 1st 2015 2:05 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11661419)

Any ideas for some regular fun fitness that doesn't require motivation?

Yoga or pilates, as long as you don't feel competitive about it. It's a personal sport and don't feel bad about being tight, take it slowly.

Pulaski Jun 1st 2015 2:22 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by Beoz (Post 11661521)
Thinking about it I need some type of team sport. You turn up if your in a team. ......

Overly athletic team sex? :unsure:

GarryP Jun 1st 2015 2:34 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 

Originally Posted by Pulaski (Post 11662099)
Overly athletic team sex? :unsure:

Synchronised Shagging?
Remove Dressage ?
Four Man Downhill Bob ?

:o

Beoz Jun 1st 2015 7:57 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 
Something tells me Mrs Beoz isn't going to let me do this. :)

fish.01 Jun 1st 2015 10:32 am

Re: Fitness Ideas
 
You may have already tried it but I find commuter cycling great (as opposed to sports cycling)...because it has a purpose it doesn't feel like exercise...can keep it interesting by exploring different places on your commute. Get to really learn your city like never before if you're an urban explorer busy body like me. Plus it replaces something else, your old commute, rather than just adding time like planned exercise. As a bonus you save money and feel happier.

I've never been a fan of exercise either and with this and a couple of games of futsal (mad keen football player) I manage around 12 hours exercise a week while enjoying all of it.

Beaverstate Jun 1st 2015 10:54 am

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No idea where you live other than Australia...But if you are near the beach body surfing is a workout, and fun. Much more interesting than laps.


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