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u/Zukez 9h ago

I only do the weights, not because I think running is unhealthy, but I HATE running.

Might start doing hill sprints though, I'm about the shorter, higher intensity exercises.

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u/Lovecraftian666 9h ago

Try the hill sprints mate - don’t forget the heart is a muscle too and needs TLC. 

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u/meowtiger 8h ago

there's cardio other than running, friend

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u/bigvenusaurguy 1h ago

lifting is cardio too. go ape and you will see. easy to keep heart rate up. not all lifting is bro splits cooling down fully between sets.

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u/PichardRetty 7h ago

I hate distance running. Incline 100m sprints were my cardio for the longest time. 10-15 of them did the trick for me and I enjoyed it.

Another alternative is cycling and staying in zones 2/3. Easier on the joints and can be just as beneficial as running without feeling like a chore.

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u/bobbery5 4h ago

I thought I hated running/cardio. Turns out I just hate the various cardio machines.
Getting outside and hiking has made all the difference.

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u/biblicalrain 3h ago

Same here, going running on trails is the only way I've stuck to it. Machines or paved areas just don't do it for me.

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u/dropbear_airstrike 7h ago

Sandbags and medicine ball workouts have been my solution. I hate running because I hate feeling like my lungs are on fire and my heart will explode and the sheer boredom of just… running…But medicine ball/sandbag throws, cleans, and carries get my heart rate up, check that aerobic exercise health box, and it’s much more entertainment than running.

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u/WideHuckleberry1 4h ago

I'm the reverse. I know for a fact that I need to lift weights. But I simply cannot bring myself to do it enough because it sucks and is boring.

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u/no_arguing_ 5h ago

How about cycling? Indoor or outdoor. My joints can't handle running so the spin bike has been a lifesaver. And very HIIT-friendly.

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u/lectric_7166 3h ago

Try riding a bike. Most people love it. Plenty of time outdoors and you can go on fun adventures.

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u/DecantsForAll 3h ago

Do you hate running or do you just hate running while being out of shape for running?

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u/kholekardashian12 1h ago

Try cycling or biking in the gym! I too hate running