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?

  • KingBoo@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    It’s delayed gratification.

    I hate working out. It feels like shit. It hurts. It takes time. It’s not fun.

    But this is so much better than looking like shit.

    I’m weight deficient for a man. Had to deal with a lot of comments from not being a real man to bring viewed like a cartoon character to some women.

    Every time I want to stop a set early or not workout that night, I hear all the haters and I run back to my routine.

    I do it for them. And it works.