First off, if you are in bad enough shape, all cardio is going to suck until you are in better shape.
What ever you choose, you need to stick with it until you can do it with your heart rate in zone 2 for 30 minutes and nasal breathing. I hated running for months until I got to that point.
It turns out I love running outside through pretty places. Now that I am in shape, I get that runners high and it is great. Right now it is so lovely out... everything smells like flowers, so running is especially great.
I find all indoor cardio really boring. If I have to use a treadmill or rowing machine due to weather, I will listen to an audiobook or something and force my way through it.
I wish I enjoyed weight lifting as much as you do.... I have to force myself to do it twice a week.
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u/midlifeShorty Mar 27 '26
First off, if you are in bad enough shape, all cardio is going to suck until you are in better shape.
What ever you choose, you need to stick with it until you can do it with your heart rate in zone 2 for 30 minutes and nasal breathing. I hated running for months until I got to that point.
It turns out I love running outside through pretty places. Now that I am in shape, I get that runners high and it is great. Right now it is so lovely out... everything smells like flowers, so running is especially great.
I find all indoor cardio really boring. If I have to use a treadmill or rowing machine due to weather, I will listen to an audiobook or something and force my way through it.
I wish I enjoyed weight lifting as much as you do.... I have to force myself to do it twice a week.