I hate cardio...

Master Of Puppets · 09-24-2005, 02:33 AM

My bodyfat is rising, but I am clean bulking. I just never wanna do cardio. What do y'all use to motivate yourself to go running? (Yes, running/ jogging. I gotta get in shape for wrestling.)

MOP

**skelooth** · 09-24-2005, 02:38 AM

I pep talk myself through the whole ordeal. "Time to run your fat ass, fat boy" "Fat people don't run, do you want to be fat?" "If you don't keep going you are a fat ****"

etc. Probably not the best things to be telling myself, but it works.

strongman72 · 09-24-2005, 02:41 AM

Try listening to music that really pumps you up and makes you want to go all out.Sometimes i just dont feel like working out so i listen to some music while I lift and it really gets me going.

Master Of Puppets · 09-24-2005, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

I pep talk myself through the whole ordeal. "Time to run your fat ass, fat boy" "Fat people don't run, do you want to be fat?" "If you don't keep going you are a fat ****"

etc. Probably not the best things to be telling myself, but it works.

lol. I am not FAT FAT. I am around 15%, give or take, but I get the picture.

MOP

Master Of Puppets · 09-24-2005, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by strongman72

Try listening to music that really pumps you up and makes you want to go all out.Sometimes i just dont feel like working out so i listen to some music while I lift and it really gets me going.

That sounds good. I normally listen to music when I lift. Maybe I should think of cardio as a relaxing thing rather than a "GET YOUR ASS IN SHAPE" thing.

MOP

Vegeto · 09-24-2005, 02:44 AM

Don't pay attention to fat percentage or else you will hate going through the motions. Set athletic goals for yourself with your cardio, always shoot to increase the time you run, or the speed at which you run.... If you are paying attention to athletic goals rather than going through the motions on the treadmill to 'burn fat', then it isn't boring, it's hardcore kickass!

I start by doing only 3 min if I haven't done cardio in a while. Then I work my way up to about 10 min by the end of week 2. 30min not to long after that. Just build it up slowly and it feels pretty darn good. Pretty soon, start pushing it.

:Edited: for some extra explanation

Master Of Puppets · 09-24-2005, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegeto

Don't pay attention to fat percentage or else you will hate going through the motions. Set athletic goals for yourself with your cardio, always shoot to increase the time you run, or the speed at which you run....

I start by doing only 3 min if I haven't done cardio in a while. Then I work my way up to about 10 min by the end of week 2. Just build it up slowly and it feels pretty darn good. Pretty soon, start pushing it.

That sounds good.

Okay, you can all keep replying, but it's sleepey time for the MOPster. :p

MOP

dnyc99 · 09-24-2005, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Of Puppets

I just never wanna do cardio.

That's your first mistake. Get rid of the negative thinking. Turn it around and think of how ripped you'll get by lowering your bodyfat...by merely doing 20 mins of steady state cardio or HIIT.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Of Puppets

My bodyfat is rising, but I am clean bulking. I just never wanna do cardio. What do y'all use to motivate yourself to go running? (Yes, running/ jogging. I gotta get in shape for wrestling.)

Those are your reasons in bold. Focus on your goal(s). Just DO it!!

Enjoy the results! :bigthumbu

~D~

Fiky · 09-24-2005, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

I pep talk myself through the whole ordeal. "Time to run your fat ass, fat boy" "Fat people don't run, do you want to be fat?" "If you don't keep going you are a fat ****"

etc. Probably not the best things to be telling myself, but it works.

Bump to that, I do the same though not often only on days I'm feeling shit - just say something like that, mean it and do it.

**EME** · 09-24-2005, 04:43 AM

MOP....

Instead of worrying about your bodyfat... start thinking about Wrestling.

You mentioned in your post that you had to get in shape for wrestling.

I was also a wrestler in High School, and trust me, I understand what that's about. Use your wrestling season as motivation, if it's something that's important to you.

Bottom line.... it always comes down to wanting your results.. more than you don't want to do your cardio or stick to your diet.

Whether it's wrestling, bodybuilding, or just getting in better shape.

You have to want your desired results more than you want to do the things that are contrary to your goals.

Decide what's most important to you, and then get with the program!

- EME

Phosphate bond · 09-24-2005, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Of Puppets

My bodyfat is rising, but I am clean bulking. I just never wanna do cardio. What do y'all use to motivate yourself to go running? (Yes, running/ jogging. I gotta get in shape for wrestling.)

MOP

I hate any cardio that doesn't involve gravity or resistance (It just seems so non-productive and boring) and that includes riding my bike on flat ground.

I'm no lightweight (220 lbs 6'2"), but I like a challenge when I workout.

Whoever mentioned listening to music that's a good idea.

One more thing back when I was in college there was a gym that had stairmasters with their own little TV screen attached to the machine. You brought your own headphones and I swear watching your favorite program was a great way to kill some time. Reading something you are really interested in also helps.

Master Of Puppets · 09-24-2005, 12:31 PM

Thanks for all the thoughts guys and gals! I will be doing my cardio all the time from now on, no matter what I feel like. I'll just use the Nike slogan: Just Do It!

MOP

OmgSexy · 09-26-2005, 06:29 PM

I love cardio...I am actually the opposite. I gotta talk myself out of doing cardio in fear of getting smaller

I limit myself to 15 mins HIIT once a week, (twice a week sometimes to switch it up).

Listening to music that you enjoy (that has a fast beat) is great motivation.
And the above posts are right, don't dwell on how much you hate it...get some sort of reward system going. Do something fun after you get back from the gym so that you have positive reinforcement to associate with the cardio.

Master Of Puppets · 09-26-2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmgSexy

I love cardio...I am actually the opposite. I gotta talk myself out of doing cardio in fear of getting smaller

I limit myself to 15 mins HIIT once a week, (twice a week sometimes to switch it up).

Listening to music that you enjoy (that has a fast beat) is great motivation.
And the above posts are right, don't dwell on how much you hate it...get some sort of reward system going. Do something fun after you get back from the gym so that you have positive reinforcement to associate with the cardio.

I run outside. :p It's cooler to see scenery, and if you barf, you can do it on the ground with no worries. :p

MOP

**bigDman** · 09-26-2005, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EME

MOP....

Instead of worrying about your bodyfat... start thinking about Wrestling.

You mentioned in your post that you had to get in shape for wrestling.

I was also a wrestler in High School, and trust me, I understand what that's about. Use your wrestling season as motivation, if it's something that's important to you.

Bottom line.... it always comes down to wanting your results.. more than you don't want to do your cardio or stick to your diet.

Whether it's wrestling, bodybuilding, or just getting in better shape.

You have to want your desired results more than you want to do the things that are contrary to your goals.

Decide what's most important to you, and then get with the program!

- EME

when i run i think about wrestling... i try to not think about me running

i like to picture my run as a wrestling match
say im doing 1 and half miles first half mile first period second half mile 2n d period 3rd half mile 3rd period sprint to the end is Overtime. I just picture beating the other guy because i worked harder. I image him biger and stronger then me but i beat hime because i wanted it more and if i dont push my self i picture myself loesing

Master Of Puppets · 09-26-2005, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigDman

when i run i think about wrestling... i try to not think about me running

i like to picture my run as a wrestling match
say im doing 1 and half miles first half mile first period second half mile 2n d period 3rd half mile 3rd period sprint to the end is Overtime. I just picture beating the other guy because i worked harder. I image him biger and stronger then me but i beat hime because i wanted it more and if i dont push my self i picture myself loesing

Wow.

Never thought of it that way. I'll try and think of it that way.

MOP

OmgSexy · 09-28-2005, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Of Puppets

if you barf, you can do it on the ground with no worries. :p

MOP

Rofl~ i have never had this problem :headshake
last time i went jogging through the park down the street i had a freaking sinus attack for a full week afterward!!!! it was worth it though~ <3 nature.

09-24-2005, 02:33 AM	#1
Master Of Puppets Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,004 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 46	I hate cardio... My bodyfat is rising, but I am clean bulking. I just never wanna do cardio. What do y'all use to motivate yourself to go running? (Yes, running/ jogging. I gotta get in shape for wrestling.) MOP __________________

09-24-2005, 02:38 AM	#2
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,041 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 160	I pep talk myself through the whole ordeal. "Time to run your fat ass, fat boy" "Fat people don't run, do you want to be fat?" "If you don't keep going you are a fat ****" etc. Probably not the best things to be telling myself, but it works. __________________

09-24-2005, 02:44 AM	#6
Vegeto blameless sinner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 804 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Don't pay attention to fat percentage or else you will hate going through the motions. Set athletic goals for yourself with your cardio, always shoot to increase the time you run, or the speed at which you run.... If you are paying attention to athletic goals rather than going through the motions on the treadmill to 'burn fat', then it isn't boring, it's hardcore kickass! I start by doing only 3 min if I haven't done cardio in a while. Then I work my way up to about 10 min by the end of week 2. 30min not to long after that. Just build it up slowly and it feels pretty darn good. Pretty soon, start pushing it. :Edited: for some extra explanation __________________ ______________ ________________ ......Busy Training...... __________________ ________________ __________________ Last edited by Vegeto : 09-24-2005 at 02:48 AM. Reason: naughty gnomes

09-24-2005, 04:43 AM	#10
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,651 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 55	MOP.... Instead of worrying about your bodyfat... start thinking about Wrestling. You mentioned in your post that you had to get in shape for wrestling. I was also a wrestler in High School, and trust me, I understand what that's about. Use your wrestling season as motivation, if it's something that's important to you. Bottom line.... it always comes down to wanting your results.. more than you don't want to do your cardio or stick to your diet. Whether it's wrestling, bodybuilding, or just getting in better shape. You have to want your desired results more than you want to do the things that are contrary to your goals. Decide what's most important to you, and then get with the program! - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

09-24-2005, 12:31 PM	#12
Master Of Puppets Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,004 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 46	Thanks for all the thoughts guys and gals! I will be doing my cardio all the time from now on, no matter what I feel like. I'll just use the Nike slogan: Just Do It! MOP __________________

09-24-2005, 02:41 AM	#3
strongman72 Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 9	Try listening to music that really pumps you up and makes you want to go all out.Sometimes i just dont feel like working out so i listen to some music while I lift and it really gets me going.

09-26-2005, 06:29 PM	#13
OmgSexy Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 120 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I love cardio...I am actually the opposite. I gotta talk myself out of doing cardio in fear of getting smaller I limit myself to 15 mins HIIT once a week, (twice a week sometimes to switch it up). Listening to music that you enjoy (that has a fast beat) is great motivation. And the above posts are right, don't dwell on how much you hate it...get some sort of reward system going. Do something fun after you get back from the gym so that you have positive reinforcement to associate with the cardio.

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