Why do I keep trying this?

rhbrand · 12-28-15, 11:17 PM

I'm trying to figure out why I keep trying out certain types of workouts, even though I don't enjoy them.

Barre is one. Oh, I can do the odd barre workout once in a while. But a full rotation, nope. I get bored out of my mind. So why did I buy a whole bunch of barre workouts off the VF Facebook group this summer? I have no freaking idea.

Anyone else keep trying workout styles that you know you have not enjoyed in the past, but keep hoping you'll magically like them or am I alone in this? Please don't let me be alone in this lol.

cherimac · 12-29-15, 12:03 AM

Not anymore but I used to keep doing that with Leslie and with Tonique.

sherry7899 · 12-29-15, 12:05 AM

I did it with Taebo and The Firm. I've since gotten rid of all those workouts.

Sherry

cherimac · 12-29-15, 12:06 AM

Oh, yes, Taebo too. It moved too fast for me.

LynnO · 12-29-15, 12:15 AM

Yep, but sometimes, something clicks that i never liked before.

yogapam · 12-29-15, 12:22 AM

I did it more than once with intense strength and heavier weight rotations. But I finally learned my lesson and know where my niche is.

Sue B · 12-29-15, 12:24 AM

I tried, and eventually gave up on, yoga and kickboxing.

Taiga · 12-29-15, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LynnO

Yep, but sometimes, something clicks that i never liked before.

And that is the problem lol You can pull the arm on the slot machine 100 times and come up empty. But if pull #101 results in a jackpot, you get just a little edgy about giving up too soon the next time. Vidiots often have this fever and are spurred on by the victory cries of our fellow Vfers. And in truth, most of us do love the buzz of just pulling that arm, regardless of the outcome

SeptemberGirl · 12-29-15, 01:21 AM

For me, it's kickboxing or punch/jab, etc. type workouts. Totally not my thing. Yesterday I popped in Cathe's newest from the Ice series, Rock'm Sock'm Kickbox, and I couldn't even make it past the warm-up without shutting it off and putting in a FIRM dvd.

FitBoop · 12-29-15, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhbrand

I'm trying to figure out why I keep trying out certain types of workouts, even though I don't enjoy them.

Barre is one. Oh, I can do the odd barre workout once in a while. But a full rotation, nope. I get bored out of my mind. So why did I buy a whole bunch of barre workouts off the VF Facebook group this summer? I have no freaking idea.

Anyone else keep trying workout styles that you know you have not enjoyed in the past, but keep hoping you'll magically like them or am I alone in this? Please don't let me be alone in this lol.

Yes, I do this with high impact cardio workouts. I think of them like vegetables that don't taste good but are supposedly good for you.

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12-28-15, 11:17 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	Why do I keep trying this? I'm trying to figure out why I keep trying out certain types of workouts, even though I don't enjoy them. Barre is one. Oh, I can do the odd barre workout once in a while. But a full rotation, nope. I get bored out of my mind. So why did I buy a whole bunch of barre workouts off the VF Facebook group this summer? I have no freaking idea. Anyone else keep trying workout styles that you know you have not enjoyed in the past, but keep hoping you'll magically like them or am I alone in this? Please don't let me be alone in this lol. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

12-29-15, 12:03 AM
cherimac Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Georgia	Not anymore but I used to keep doing that with Leslie and with Tonique. __________________ Cheri

12-29-15, 12:05 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	I did it with Taebo and The Firm. I've since gotten rid of all those workouts. Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

12-29-15, 12:06 AM
cherimac Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Georgia	Oh, yes, Taebo too. It moved too fast for me. __________________ Cheri

12-29-15, 12:15 AM
LynnO VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Yep, but sometimes, something clicks that i never liked before.

12-29-15, 12:22 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I did it more than once with intense strength and heavier weight rotations. But I finally learned my lesson and know where my niche is. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

12-29-15, 12:24 AM
Sue B VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maryland	I tried, and eventually gave up on, yoga and kickboxing. __________________ Move your body often, sometimes hard. Every bit counts. Drop Two Sizes, Fit Body Blueprint, STRONG Eat. Lift. Thrive. and Revamp grad DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

12-29-15, 01:21 AM
SeptemberGirl Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Richmond, VA	For me, it's kickboxing or punch/jab, etc. type workouts. Totally not my thing. Yesterday I popped in Cathe's newest from the Ice series, Rock'm Sock'm Kickbox, and I couldn't even make it past the warm-up without shutting it off and putting in a FIRM dvd.