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?

  • Sigmatics@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    It becomes enjoyable when you are fit. When you are not, your body will hate you, until you are fit enough.

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      1 year ago

      Absolutely. I was 230 pounds (5’8) when I started riding again. A 30 minute ride was insanely hard on my lungs! (I also vape). Now im down to 162, from counting calories, and can do a 2 hour ride no problem. I don’t even get sore afterwards anymore. But it definitely took a while to get to this point