Fun ways to get some excercise??

[patmahe]

Hi all,

I've decided its time to do something about my fitness/weight/wellbeing so need to take some excercise. The problem is I've been here before and usually focus too much on one thing, last time it was cycling, and get bored after 4-6 weeks.

I need a variety of things to do, preferably things that will keep me coming back because they are fun, not just good excercise. I also would like suggestions about what I can do in the winter months when its dark by the time I leave work.

So what do you do for fun/excercise?

All suggestions welcome.

Thanks

[ShadownINja]

Kickboxing? Climbing? Badminton? Clubbing?

[OllieWinchester]

Sex

[Ahhh Moneypenny]

Get a Wii, no gym membership to pay for, it is fun and you can either do it alone or with others and you'd be suprised at how much exercise you get doing it. It even has fitness programmes on it.

[Fabric 2.2]

No chance I'd substitute the Gym for a Wii. Ever. Join a Gym. Or get a temp job doing manual labour, that'll get anyone in shape, and fast.

[chibbard]

Mountain Biking seems to be working for me.

[Jackpot]

Surfing all the way

[kaese]

Ahhh Moneypenny said:

Get a Wii, no gym membership to pay for, it is fun and you can either do it alone or with others and you'd be suprised at how much exercise you get doing it. It even has fitness programmes on it.

The Wii Boxing is really good for this

[theboymoon]

Jackpot said:

Surfing all the way

Ding!

Just got into this to feed my lack-of-snow-time withdrawal symptoms! However, its easier for me in Bristol than someone in the city....

A few hours in the water is a PROPER work out - i can feel a whole new period of kit buying coming on after a great time on Sunday in Porthcawl.

Climbing is a good way to build upper body strength without getting bored in the gym. Although the gym itself is more interesting if you can get a training buddy.

For me bikes are the main sport just now. Usually get out on the bike 2 or 3 times a week. Can't say i have ever been bored doing this




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*sniff* still rather be skiing

Edited by theboymoon on Wednesday 5th August 13:00

[southendpier]

Anyone know a good boxing instructor?

[SoapyShowerBoy]

southendpier said:

Anyone know a good boxing instructor?

Ask HarryFlashman

[Jgtv]

Kick boxing or Gym. But sort your diet out that will make the biggest impact.

Wii, novelty will wear off faster than the gym trust me.

[BoRED S2upid]

Im not a fan of the gym joined once and inevitably I would be walking, jogging, cross training next to a fat sweaty man (Or woman) why would I pay to be that close to that. Anyway I found I get plenty of excercise simply replacing short car journeys with walking or cycling, lunchtime I walk into town 20 mins each way, do that 3 times a week and its a couple of hours excercise, walk to the pub again a few hours walking, add in weekend mountain biking or walking with the family and your laughing.

[GTIR]

Road running is a great way to lose fat and get fit. Get some proper running shoes and after say 3 months change your routine, like sprinting for short bursts, going up hills, and do some sit ups and press ups.

Nice and simple(s)

Or you could try speed walking.

[Man-At-Arms]

hide the sausage

[southendpier]

SoapyShowerBoy said:

southendpier said:

Anyone know a good boxing instructor?

Ask HarryFlashman

indeed.

[Ewan S]

Properly wash a car from top to bottom, inside and out. Just spent 2 hours doing an old company car we're selling next week. Still got the glass and interior to do. Anyway this is thoroughly exhausting, and would highly recommend it. Maybe not every day though...

[Harry Flashman]

SoapyShowerBoy said:

southendpier said:

Anyone know a good boxing instructor?

Ask HarryFlashman

Ha!

Actully though, current issues with boxing instructors aside, boxing is a great way to do exercise. Because it keeps you interested, and you need a baseline fitness to do it. So learning to box involves learning a skill, as well as a training regime designed to get you in shape.

Far more interesting than monging out on a treadmill for hours. I have been boxing since university in one way or another. Went back to it early this year, and the training regime that goes with it. Dramatic results, to be honest.

Plus I am now a ninja killing machine, obviously.

this last part may not be true

[Harry Flashman]

PS this is boxing/kickboxing. Not to be confused with boxercise, which you should only do if you want to sleep with other men.

[trumpet600]

Jackpot said:

Surfing all the way

porn doesn't count