I can imagine people having fun getting lost in the flow of playing a competitive sport. I’ve also heard some people experience a post-workout high. But does anyone actually feel pleasure in the moment while lifting weights, jogging, cycling, etc?

If so… what does it feel like? Is there anything the rest of us can do to cultivate such a mindset?

  • MigratingtoLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    No. Never. I think I’m very different because I am never motivated, nor feel good during/after exercise. No, my testosterone is fine.

    • dannoffs@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Same. I even went pretty regularly for months and tried all the different workouts and while I was in better shape, none of it was enjoyable in any way.

      • rustic_tiddles@lemm.eeEnglish
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        1 year ago

        There is definitely a huge difference after 6 months of focusing on one thing. I’ve done hot yoga off and on over about 12 years and I’d say it took 6 months of going consistently before I felt like my body adjusted and it was more enjoyable. After 2 years I didn’t feel like I was going to die and it actually became very enjoyable.

        I’ve fallen off recently because it’s easier to sit around and initially it does suck because you need to readjust. But I when I had gone 2-3x in a week, man I felt like a god. I started going in my 20s, I was high af all the time and knew I needed some exercise or I was gonna die.

        I think it takes a certain person to love lifting weights of all things. But luckily there are lots of things out there

  • puppy@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I am not a fan of other workouts but I LOVE cycling. Wind in my face, sightseeing, ability to push harder or just cruise to catch my breath makes it really enjoyable IMO.

    • AggressivelyPassive@feddit.deEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Same. At first it sucked, but nowadays, I really enjoy just being on my bike. I’m not competitive at all, if I’m slow, I’m slow.

  • finn@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Ever bitten into a spicy pepper and enjoyed the burn? That’s what it feels like! Different strokes for different folks, but for me, every drop of sweat is a medal of honor. It’s tough to describe, but it’s about the journey of getting stronger, faster, better. Embrace the grind, my friend, and you might just find that elusive gym rat bliss.

    • rustic_tiddles@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I don’t think I truly understood why some people don’t like spicy food until reading your comment.

    • /home/pineapplelover@lemm.eeEnglish
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      1 year ago

      That’s a good metaphor. Biting into a pepper and enoying the burn. It’s like using Linux just so you can say that you use Linux.