First exercise post

[unbibium]

I need some incentive to go to the gym more than once a week.

It's really just the fitness room at my apartment complex, so it's not like distance or money is any problem. I do weights there, considering I ride the bike for 6 miles a day for cardio. My strategy is mostly to do 20 whatevers each at five or six random machines. I haven't learned what any of them are called, or measured the weight I'm selecting.

I thought of the usual ideas like I'd promise to post a picture with my shirt off in some set amount of time, or I'd reward myself with something. Somehow these ideas don't ring.

Ideas, anyone?

Comments

[surferelf.livejournal.com]

Barry White used to stare at himself in a full length mirror while completely naked in order to get motivation for this sort of thing. Granted, he can't quite be considered a weight-loss/fitness success story.

Given your proclivity toward video games, I think the "20 whatevers" for random machines method won't work that well. I think if you pick specific machines, record your weight and reps (or duration for cardio) and then try to "beat" that the next time you go, you'll be more motivated.

A recent xkcd (http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/exercise.png) comic made a similar observation.

[vyus.livejournal.com]

i endorse this viewpoint.

like most great things in life, exercise is one of those that takes small steps over vast amounts of time to really make massive improvements to your health. it's important to remember this, especially starting out on a regimented plan.