Bored during Cardio, any advice??

[Hotwtrbby]

I have been doing consistent cardio for about 7 months now. I have been losing weight, trying to lose even more. Diet is great, lifting also. Here's my thing; I do about 30 to 45 mins of cardio 4 to 5 times a week. This sounds like a petty issue but I just want to get off after 5 minutes because I am so bored. I now watch DVD's on my portable (which I got specifically for this reason) but all I can conentrate on is the clock. Any ideas of things i can do?? Reading is out of the question, tried that, impossible. Suggestions would be great

[ronmolina]

Do several different forms of cardio and vary them.

[pipes]

Do cardio outside of the gym. Go for hikes, play some sports with friends. I always find that if I'm doing cardio with someone else the time flies by.

[Fyre]

Bring some really great tunes to the gym and crank them loud while you're doing cardio! That works for me.

[Rocket]

I have a keyboard mounted on my bike so I can cruise the board while getting my cardio!

[pokkeyy]

Do you work out at a gym that offers different classes (ie cardio kickbox, hip hop, step)? I find variety helps me get through a cardio work out. I also learned how to teach classes too (not hard at all) and got hired part time by the gold's gym I used to go to. it was great because i was held accountable for being there as well as having to go over and above becuase others were counting on me.
I have also tried books on tape. It is easier than trying to read while moving.
Do you have a work out partner? Talking to someone while doing cardio can also pass the time.

[Goat Ass]

as someone else said, if nothing is keeping your attention inside, you need to do cardio outside. i find that while 45 min on a stationary bike is torture (timewise), 45 min on a bike outside goes by like nothing. also try jogging.

[Faye]

Give HIIT a try - it will shorten your cardio time and it's very difficult to get "bored" when you feel like you're going to keel over and die.

[Technobarbie]

Originally posted by Rocket
I have a keyboard mounted on my bike so I can cruise the board while getting my cardio!

LMAO!!!

I agree with trying different forms of cardio inside and out. When I get frustrated with cardio I try to visualize the results - If I continue to do this - this is what I will look like kind of thing - Just to keep my motivation up.

Also, someone to talk to helps to pass the time if you have a friend who will go with you.

And shout out to Fyre - LOUD kick ass music!!!

[LANCEA9847]

i like to stare at womens asses thats just me though....im sick!!!