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I can imagine people having fun getting lost in the flow of playing a competitive sport. I've also heard some people experience a post-workout high. But does anyone actually feel pleasure in the moment while lifting weights, jogging, cycling, etc?

If so... what does it feel like? Is there anything the rest of us can do to cultivate such a mindset?

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[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Have you ever tried swimming? No sweat, no loudness, great cardio.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Used to swim when I was a kid, was pretty good too apparently. Coach wanted to put me in a pre-15 y/o (10-15 y/o) competition when I was 6 or 7. Got cold feet and dipped out. I dunno if I could take it as an alternative though, I've done it now and again but it feels like running. I prefer HIT and even that I don't love.

[โ€“] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I love swimming because of the rhythm, the breathing, the form and it feels like flying. It's also very quiet. Like the noise of the world goes away first. And eventually, when I find my rhythm, my brain stops it's busyness. People tell me this about running, but running just hurts my knees a bit.