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?

  • Carl@lemmy.thegoodoldinternet.com
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    1 year ago

    I enjoy lifting, especially very heavy weights that are near a single weight. I also enjoy a lot of the Crossfit type of workouts that we do. It’s just me against the old me mentally. I’m doing shit in my late 40s that I couldn’t imagine doing when I was 20.

    Most days it just has me in a good mental state where I’m enjoying life and pushing myself. There’s just something to enjoy about doing things that you think you can’t