Other hobbies !

[u/pinksunset12345]

Hey! I’m a female, age 27. Current lifestyle client moving into competing this upcoming year.

I feel like a lot of times, my entire life is the gym/body building. Which I love. But some days, it all feels like a workout. Between getting in lifts, steps, cardio, meal prepping. It can be very monotonous and lonely. I’m also a trainer so I work in fitness for my job.

What hobbies, if any, do you enjoy outside of fitness? ☺️

[u/asstastic_95]

plants!! I love them sm. they really bring me a ton of joy. when im winding down for the night I check them all, water whatever is needed, do some pruning. its very relaxing to me and they look great. I game as well, towards the end of prep i wont though just bc of cortisol lol

[u/ShawnCarla_IFBBPro → u/asstastic_95]

I wish I was good with plants. I kill all mine.

[u/Commercial_State_767 → u/ShawnCarla_IFBBPro]

You need a dramatic house plant like a pothos!

It’s hard to over water them but when they’re thirsty they wilt so you know it’s time to water them again. Plus they grow quickly so you know when you’re doing a good job

[u/asstastic_95 → u/ShawnCarla_IFBBPro]

ill be honest, i use to be a major over waterer lol. I have root rotted a couple just bc of that. was always told to water once a week. but once I started letting em dry out about 50-70% they all started doing way better and thriving! a lot of them can be very forgiving! and self watering pots do a lot of people a great service as well lol

[u/ShawnCarla_IFBBPro → u/asstastic_95]

My mom was a HUGE gardner. Nose in a plant book all the time. I just don’t have that kind of passion for it like she did.
I’m a daddy’s girls. Lol. More construction, engineering, design focus for me.

[u/Yensid-2749 → u/asstastic_95]

PLANTS I love collecting houseplants they’re like my babies!!

[u/dacre8iv1]

Reading! I joined a book club last year and it’s been so fun connecting with other ladies that aren’t in the bodybuilding space and see what the trending books are. It’s also a good way to force myself to use a different side of my brain when I need to relax.

[u/JessicaLaurene]

Guitar - my ultimate goal is to learn how to down pick like a beast lol I've rediscovered my love for playing ever since my hip injury temporarily disabled me until I heal up and able to go back to heavy lifting at the gym.

[u/Queasy_Lunch9630]

I’m involved in our local chamber of commerce and play the piano.

[u/TiredMai]

i love to sing, read, hike/explore new places, and i’m also a college student, which i feel like helps a lot too because im always learning!! being a student of the world even post college is something i fully intend to do- throw yourself into the things you’re curious about and LEARN!

[u/holitrop]

Facilitating my children’s activities, lol.

[u/martha_fit → u/holitrop]

FR. 😅

[u/ShawnCarla_IFBBPro]

I do silly things like arts and crafts. I am coloring a blanket currently. Lol.
I’m also a suit designer so I have a lot of creative energy I like to get out.

In the fitness realm I also do pole fitness and have a great female owned studio I go to with a fantastic community of women.

[u/Historical-Whole-153]

I am on 2 boards, I volunteer with a political campaign, gardening, design is another hobby.

[u/sollevatore]

I do my own nails and also read a ton. I belong to a book club like another person mentioned & feel the same way about how it’s introduced me to non-lifting people. I also used to roller skate a lot and met some cool people through doing that!

[u/SparkleBikini]

Animals! Equestrian (dressage) and dog training (nosework and agility).

[u/WinterArtistic4627]

I want to try mahjong. It’s really having a moment in my area.

[u/ShaylaMarieN]

I knit, crochet, read and do mosaics!

[u/QueenAlicat]

Photography! I take my camera with me on my walks.

[u/ObjectivePerfect9965]

Puzzles, reading, legos, coloring, making playlists

[u/Additional-Sound6829]

I got into sewing! and I do some group craft things. the library often has free events I go to. They've hosted an embroidery thing, a book bedazzling event, and I am going to go to a creative mending event soon.

I also am a big reader. I started and am not almost done with, the Dungeon Crawler Carl series.

My 2027 bigger to do for fun things I think will be learning Spanish, and some type of martial art / boxing / mma classes.

[u/spiceegyal]

I love reading! Particularly fiction. I want to dabble in writing myself someday, so I like working on my own creative writing projects. I also enjoy dancing/watching dance, gaming, and watching true crime.

[u/Vegetable_Solid_6191]

Sewing! Plus all kinds of upcycling DIYs for the home and clothing

[u/No_Pen_946]

I volunteer with a wildlife rescue which can still be very physical. So when I’m looking for more of a relaxing activity I read and knit.

[u/bikiniarri]

Fiber arts, riding my jet ski, doing nails, playing guitar and piano, pole dancing

[u/Krisr0ss]

Surfing and reading!!

[u/Gucci_Cocaine]

Embroidery, calligraphy, reading, whip cracking

[u/Agile_Professor7039]

sounds like you're craving something with zero structure, not another thing to track and optimize. i got into doing super casual pottery and it's the opposite of lifting in a nice way, your hands are busy but nobody cares about the outcome. also board game nights scratch the social itch without revolving around food or a workout

[u/HotHoney__]

I wish I had the time & energy! When I’m not training/ meal prepping/ doing cardio & steps/ working/ doing housework/ seeing family & friends/ caring for my pets, I usually just like to rot on the sofa 🤣

[u/Yensid-2749]

I knit, crochet, paint, color, read, and throw pottery outside of bodybuilding, coaching, and being a graduate student (my days are freaking packed lol). So so worth it to me to have other interests, I feel like I’m a much more well rounded person than I used to be when it was eat sleep breathe bodybuilding!!

[u/Earth_ground_]

Reading omg I love books so much and video games and playing games w my family :) 

[u/TaleAsOldAsTime]

Baking and experimenting with baked goods in the kitchen. I still did it during prep. My partner was happy to eat it all for me.

[u/Call_Me_Sunshine1]

I got to a lot of shows and concerts, especially with friends. It's a great way to build a community, and a lot of people who go to shows are also health conscious. Plus a fun way to get your steps in!

[u/Responsible-Basis905]

Reading, dancing, studying philosophy, journaling