Do you like?

estebancambias

Working out or do you just do it for the final result?

I ask this question because I was interested to read Christian Bale say he finds it boring, and doesn't like having a good physique.

Hanley

I don't like it.


















I LOVE it.

estebancambias

Hanley wrote: »

I don't like it.


















I LOVE it.

You fooled me.:D

pendude

well, actually both, but mostly the result!
you can mentally relax while you do weights, put all your anger somewhere!
after the gym ur simply too exhausted and relaxed to do anything but relax in the jacuzzi!
and of course ur muscles, walk around like "da man" ;D

I love excerise.
I hate the gym.

rubadub

estebancambias wrote: »

I ask this question because I was interested to read Christian Bale say he finds it boring, and doesn't like having a good physique.

Any links to that?
Doesn't like having a good physique or doesn't like the work involved (I presume the work).

I just mainly do exercises that I do enjoy, just like my diet, I do not force down food I do not enjoy. No real need to eat or do anything you do not like to stay in relatively OK shape.

estebancambias

rubadub wrote: »

Any links to that?
Doesn't like having a good physique or doesn't like the work involved (I presume the work).

I just mainly do exercises that I do enjoy, just like my diet, I do not force down food I do not enjoy. No real need to eat or do anything you do not like to stay in relatively OK shape.

http://www.thesimon.com/magazine/articles/why_are_they_famous/0871_christian_bale_hates_having_good_body.html

Al_Fernz

Nah, I love lifting weights. The results of being healthier and looking better are just an added bonus for me.

Christian Bale and other A-listers probably don't like working out because it takes time away from activities like driving around in supercars, hooking up with supermodels and going to superparties. To them its just part of their job.

token56

Love it, love any and all exercise, the harder the work I put in the more satisfied I feel afterwards

SuprSi

I love lifting weights and playing sports, but I hate cardio exercise in a gym!! I love how I feel once I've had my shower after a cardio workout, but hate the workout itself.

WHIP IT!

I definitely enjoy the process more now that I used to. I never minded going to the gym but would've originally only gone as a means to an end kind of. But when I start doing things properly (thanks to the advice, hints and tips of the good people of boards.ie - that's you lot!) I really started to relish lifting weights and now find I look forward to it more and more and actually enjoy the "sensation" of pushing something really heavy over my head or whatever the case may be.

Granted, there's still days where I drag myself there when I'm not in the form for it but now I do find that, more often than not, if I'm sitting in work and know I'm hitting the gym on the way home, I literally can't wait - like I usually would be if I've arranged a game of golf or am heading to play football after work or something.

Having said that - it is about results the the end of the day and I wouldn't do it if it didnt make me stronger/fitter/look better nekid!

Vegeta

I find this a hard one to answer.

I really like the benefits and after effects

I could never say I like squatting for example as it is tough and makes me want to puke sometimes. I do enjoy squatting a weight I never did before and who doesn't enjoy a good pump.

I actually enjoy a lot of exercises but there are a few I get nervous before doing as they are just hard. Squatting is the top of the list

BossArky

In order of preference:

1) Weights (deadlift, squat, bench, pull ups) ... cannot beat the feeling of a new pb

2) Running (fast) on a threadmill

3) Running outdoors on a sunny day

80) Outdoor cycling ... the hassle of busy roads, getting kitted up, getting the bike from balcony to outdoors.

99) Swimming ... just too much hassle getting to a pool and not much of a buzz from it

gabgab

Yeh I love it and hate it, at the moment I hate triathlon, really do. However I like to see the results from the training,

WHIP IT!

BossArky wrote: »

In order of preference:


2) Running (fast) on a threadmill

3) Running outdoors on a sunny day

You prefer running on a threadmill to running outdoors on a sunny day?? Have you gone mental? :eek:

Tiriel

Have to say it very much depends on the type of exercise - I find that if it is a solo effort, I don't have the same stamina and don't enjoy it as much. If it is a class like doing circuits or boxercise - I love it and will give 110% without question.

Will

I'm only new to gyms, I hate getting there to the gym but once I'm in and doing something I enjoy it. I love the feeling after when I'm aching, I know I've done a good work out and put in the effort.
I'm only beginning to see changes now in my physique, but more importantly I feel a lot better overall.

sunnyjim

I've only started doing squats, deadlifts and other things I should have been doing years ago, so right now I'm loving learning new lifts and getting perfect form on them, as well as really progressing in how much weight I can put on my back! This is all ignoring the fact that I ignored Hanleys advice for years on another forum, and ignored compound lifts in favour of -ahem- curls etc :(

BossArky

WHIP IT! wrote: »

You prefer running on a threadmill to running outdoors on a sunny day?? Have you gone mental? :eek:

Yeah I get more satisfaction from trying to beat a time on a threadmill than running outdoors at a unknown speed.

E.g. if I'm on a threadmill and am trying to break 22min for 5km I either have to keep up or fall off. Outdoors I wouldn't have any idea how fast I'm going so wouldn't know if I'm near it by seconds or off by a minute.

I'm talking about the buzz and adrenaline here, not the fresh air and scenic views.

WHIP IT!

BossArky wrote: »

Yeah I get more satisfaction from trying to beat a time on a threadmill than running outdoors at a unknown speed.

E.g. if I'm on a threadmill and am trying to break 22min for 5km I either have to keep up or fall off. Outdoors I wouldn't have any idea how fast I'm going so wouldn't know if I'm near it by seconds or off by a minute.

I'm talking about the buzz and adrenaline here, not the fresh air and scenic views.

Well, it takes all sorts I guess

The run I do (just over 3miles) I'm fairly familiar with so I know where the mile, two-mile stages are and can usually tell if I'm ahead or behind my usual time. I don't wear a watch or anything, I just always kinda know how I'm moving.

KERPAL

This is probably not a good thing, but as im doing the leaving, ive found solice in being able to go the gym for a few hours every night to give myself a break.
You feel so healthy in comparison to when you walk in the gym and leave, and stronger!

Smellyirishman

KERPAL wrote: »

This is probably not a good thing, but as im doing the leaving, ive found solice in being able to go the gym for a few hours every night to give myself a break.

It's a great thing (once you're getting the study done too ). I'm in the middle of my finals now and the hour or two I get 3 times a week is a great mental and physical break. Let me tell you, there is not one second when I'm in the gym and am thinking "Oh dear, better study".

Yes, I enjoying lifting and any sort of sport.

Naos

I enjoy doing the weights especially as I've a programme (Starting Strength) to follow now and can see some benefits.

Before I was doing my own ill-educated programe consisting of one compound, the Benchpress and mostly isolated and machine exercises.

Thankfully, some great ongoing advice from Hanely has opened my eyes and it's firmly justifed by the increase in my lifts, such as my Deadlift in March of 60kg up to todays 110kg.

Pugsley

A bit of both, after spending entirely too much time indulging in pies being healthy and fit is very satisfying in itself, but most of all I love beating my previous best or getting down a new work out. Got pistols pretty much down these days, which took a lot to get to, their fidgetty buggers, and have been working on getting to handstand pressups for about 2 weeks now, should get them done in the next month or so (I dont like rushing a new excersize, rather get the form right and get to the final stage properly). Everytime I get a new excersize down feels great, as does putting on an extra few kilo's onto a deadlift etc.

KERPAL wrote: »

This is probably not a good thing, but as im doing the leaving, ive found solice in being able to go the gym for a few hours every night to give myself a break.

When I'm revising I find I get very restless, an hour of heavy training and a shower pecks me right up, for another 2 days of mental work until my next session. Been training heavy for just over a year now, and I've found my acamdemic performance increase dramatically, from a comfortable pass student (low 2:2 grades, average 55%), this year the work is infinitesimally harder and my grades have shot right up, average so far is 72%, so I'm aiming for a first now. Luckily last year didnt count towards my final grade, so between this year and next year I should be graduating with a 1st (in Civil Engineering).

KERPAL

Pugsley wrote: »

When I'm revising I find I get very restless, an hour of heavy training and a shower pecks me right up, for another 2 days of mental work until my next session. Been training heavy for just over a year now, and I've found my acamdemic performance increase dramatically, from a comfortable pass student (low 2:2 grades, average 55%), this year the work is infinitesimally harder and my grades have shot right up, average so far is 72%, so I'm aiming for a first now. Luckily last year didnt count towards my final grade, so between this year and next year I should be graduating with a 1st (in Civil Engineering).

I should get my parents to read this, that would shut them up!!

Pugsley

KERPAL wrote: »

I should get my parents to read this, that would shut them up!!

The working out didnt make me smarter it just made me work harder

I seen a video about a month that sums up the message pretty well, may have got the link here actually, but I found the same speech (apologies for the horrid music), the message stands, I just replaced running with other workouts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEMEBBwO6J8

Hanley

Naos wrote: »

I enjoy doing the weights especially as I've a programme (Starting Strength) to follow now and can see some benefits.

Before I was doing my own ill-educated programe consisting of one compound, the Benchpress and mostly isolated and machine exercises.

Thankfully, some great ongoing advice from Hanely has opened my eyes and it's firmly justifed by the increase in my lifts, such as my Deadlift in March of 60kg up to todays 110kg.

you're doing great. 3 plates (140kg) should be the first big goal for a single. I wouldnt' be surprised if you have it in you already.

I was just thinking about this a little more today after I lay in a heap on the ground after my last set of squats.

If you can learn to push your body so hard that it's basically nothing but mental strength that keeps you going, and not muscular power since that's long gone, then there is nothing in this world which can intimidate you.

When you get to the stage that you know either you get the rep, or the rep gets you, that you're either racking the bar when you're finished your set, or it's taking you to the ground mid-set, you gain a certain confidence that can just not be described. I'd love to try it, but I can't. When you're able to keep asking yourself for one more rep, and deliver on that, THAT is when you know that the greatest battle lies within. Once you know you can take on your mind and beat it, nothing scares you.

THAT'S why I love doing what I do.

Spud83

Cant say I love it, but somedays I would really be looking forward of getting out of work and getting to the gym. I feel so much better during and after it. Somedays I can hate it though, all depends on my energy levels and what else is going on in my life.

Don't think I'd go if it didn't help my main sporting pursuits

Roper

I believe you're talking about a peak experience there Hanley.

First time I stood willingly in front of someone who wanted to kick and punch me until I fell over, I was a clench away from an involuntary bowel movement. I'm not afraid to admit that I've been there many times since but I know I can come through that, so I know that in other aspects of my life, when I'm under pressure and things are trying to beat me- money, work, morons- that I can stick to my guns, keep plugging away and walk out the other side. And win or lose I've stuck at it, and I can stand up and do it again.

People get that from lots of things but most people I know get it from sport.

neuro-praxis

I love weights and basketball, and enjoy a good brisk walk. All the other stuff I find hard and do it for my health.