Re:Ask HN: I hate exercising. How can I exercise more?
by WheelsAtLarge on Saturday December 16, 2023 @12:33AM
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I'm not a fan either but if you set a goal you want to reach by using exercise then it's much easier to show up at the gym.
Example, I have certain weight lifting goals that I want to meet so I go to the gym to work toward them.
Bottom line, decide on a goal for some activity that you like that involves going to the gym. That will be your motivation. Lifting weights over and over seems pretty stupid to me but once i add a goal it changes everything.
Look into joining a triathlon competition. It really gets you motivated to at least get in shape to complete it.
Example, I have certain weight lifting goals that I want to meet so I go to the gym to work toward them.
Bottom line, decide on a goal for some activity that you like that involves going to the gym. That will be your motivation. Lifting weights over and over seems pretty stupid to me but once i add a goal it changes everything.
Look into joining a triathlon competition. It really gets you motivated to at least get in shape to complete it.