How to Entertain Yourself During a Workout

Working out can feel like a chore. Sixty minutes or even a half hour can be brutally boring on stationary equipment. Staying entertained is one way to stay committed. Here are some ways to help the time pass more quickly.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• An MP3 player
• Magazines
• A friend

1. Turn on some tunes. Sing along with the music. Play something that pumps you up. Each song is another three or four minutes you’ve passed.
2. Listen to a Podcast. Focusing on other people talking will help the minutes pass quickly.
3. Break up your workout. Change the speed or intensity. Spend two minutes at high intensity and then lower it. Breaking the workout up into short goals will make time fly.
4. Shake up your routine. Trying something new or using a different machine may help the workout go faster.

Tips & Warnings

• Work out with friends. Talking to someone can help take your mind off the work.