anonynamja comments on A Delayed Epiphany on Motivation - Less Wrong

18 Post author: LucasSloan 04 May 2011 04:27AM

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Comment author: anonynamja 05 May 2011 06:12:12PM 0 points [-]

I agree completely. Exercise is not something that I enjoy intrinsically. It often comes down to sheer willpower to delay slowing down on the treadmill or finish the last set of reps, and willpower is sometimes lacking, even though I can rationally foresee the benefits of having a ripped, jacked body. Yes, endorphins are supposed to kick in and provide a positive feedback loop, but apparently not one strong enough to make me feel happy about going to the gym. I would be very interested in being able to make all of this less miserable.

Comment author: jsalvatier 07 May 2011 04:10:24PM *  0 points [-]

Try out different kinds of exercise! Soccer, rock climbing, weight lifting, swimming?