I've heard that exercise releases [endorphins}? that make you feel good, but I just get bored very quickly (like after 5 minutes!) I've tried doing it to music, trying to incorporate some self-branded 'dance' into it, but it still sucks.
I'm desperately unfit & need something to keep me going - please help!
2006-07-05 08:27:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Het, thanks Arans K. but there's no fat on me - I'm blessed in that respect, but I'm 37 yo & it doesn't take einstein to figure that I'm going to have to work to keep it that way!
2006-07-05 08:43:24 · update #1
Hey Pete,
I had the same problem when I started working out, but managed to work through it within about a month.
You need to set yourself a proper routine, unless you already have done so. Mine started at mon, wed & fri every week for 2 hours in the gym.
I got bored because I wasn't able to physically work enough to start the adrenaline and cortizole flow in my bloodstream. Once you start doing harder work you will start to get into the zone. I found it much more noticable with resistance work (weights etc) than Cardiovascular (running / exercise bike etc) to begin with, but eventually started to notice it after a 20 minute stretch on the eliptical or cross trainer.
Keep at it - you'll get there and it will seem natural in no time!
2006-07-05 08:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by Chris M 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think most people don't buzz that way. You may still find if you do regular cardio for a while and hadn't before that you now have a greater sense of general well-being. If you have been exercising you probably don't notice it anymore. The endorphins don't surge for most people unless you get runner's high, which is a feat. If you haven't experienced that by now you probaby aren't going to. You still get the bennefit of endorphins. It's a gradual release and it stays with you so you may not feel it when you exercise.
Try to find an activity you like or, hate the least. Incorporate something you like with it, like socializing. If nothing else works just find a good distractor. You can watch TV on an exercise bike for example.
2006-07-05 15:58:43 · answer #2 · answered by tenaciousd 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercising does release endorphins; however, only as a response to stress as a trigger. Because working out can be so physically and mentally stressful-- the very reason more people decide not to workout --Endorphins are the bodies natural response to the stress trigger.
Your answer comes in league with the level of physical stress you've put yourself through. If you're a beginner, I wouldn't advise pushing the envelope too far, just stick with it. Working out to feel the effects of 'runner's high' though isn't much of a reason. In any matter, stress is the trigger for Endorphins among other less beneficial physiological responses; you're going to have to set goals and push the comfort level.
2006-07-05 15:36:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly, exercise is work. It really isn't that much fun. The best way to keep at it is when you start to see results from your hard work. I was getting frustrated too-until, after two months, I had lost 15 lbs! Just keep at it-it has it's own rewards.
2006-07-05 15:30:23 · answer #4 · answered by Hot Pants 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, dude what you are is helpless fat ***. Get on you feet, stand tall and start running and shut up. Take it like a man/woman.
2006-07-05 15:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by Arans K 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about going to a gym that have machines that you can watch tv and go on the internet? would that "buzz" you?
2006-07-05 15:32:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋