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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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[–] baascus 106 points 1 year ago (21 children)

Ever bitten into a spicy pepper and enjoyed the burn? That’s what it feels like! Different strokes for different folks, but for me, every drop of sweat is a medal of honor. It’s tough to describe, but it’s about the journey of getting stronger, faster, better. Embrace the grind, my friend, and you might just find that elusive gym rat bliss.

[–] [email protected] 59 points 1 year ago (6 children)

That's a good metaphor. Biting into a pepper and enoying the burn. It's like using Linux just so you can say that you use Linux.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This made me snort.

I use Linux.

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