Got any exercise ideas?

Question

I need to lose weight. I do go to the gym but I absolutely abhor exercising (I know what people say but it doesn't apply to me: I don't feel good after exercising). Usually I do elliptical and bike then I weight-lift (weight training is pretty much the only thing I enjoy doing at the gym). I do really like the row-machine though 9 times out of 10 they are taken (I go to my free university gym which is crazy crowded).

The only sport that I can think of that I like is skiing (I can literally do it all day even though my limbs ache like nuts) but the problem is I don't live in a wintery area and it's expensive (Los Angeles... Mountain High has too much ice problems and is usually dangerously slick... the better ski areas are at least 2 hours away).

If you are like me, do you have any ideas for a relatively cheap sport or exercise that I might like (besides running)?

Answer 1

dance and do yoga/pilates indoors

Answer 2

Aerobics are really good and so is yoga.

Dancing is also a fun way to lose weight. This may sound weird, but generally, on-stage actors--particularly in musical theater--have the best bodies because of all the heavy dancing.

Try this ab exercise: life your legs midway in the air while lying flat on your back. Hold them there for four counts. Then for another four counts, with your legs still in the air, reach up with your arms. Then, lower your head for four counts and then, lower your legs slowly for four counts. After a while, you really get to feel the burn.

Singing is also a great way to work out your abs. It strengthens your solar plexus area, diaphragm, and core.