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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€“] TotalAwesomeSauce 13 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Running is meditative for me and without it I feel horribly depressed. I get in the zone and am able to work through so many different emotions that I can't otherwise access when I'm not running. The workout itself isn't super enjoyable, but the runner's high and the rest of my day are so much better if I get my run in.

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

you don't run every day, do you?

[โ€“] TotalAwesomeSauce 4 points 1 year ago

I would if I could, but my body doesn't like that. Usually do 3-4 times per week and try to cross train on my off days. I lift but I don't get that same meditative feeling. Cycling is close but still not quite the same.

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