How can fun physical activities improve health?

Question

Is it beneficial to regard an activity as an enjoyable pastime instead of doing it for physical activity?

Answer 1

Research indicates that individuals who treat physical work as fun instead of a chore, tend to avoid overeating desserts or snacks, suggesting that enjoyable exercise may be beneficial for both health and physical performance.’

Comments

Takeaways:
• Surround yourself w/ intrinsically motivated ppl.  Crowded gyms, study groups, cowork spaces.  
• Volunteer instructors over paid instructors.
• Fun.  Dance classes, volleyball league, & frisbee w/ mates instead of treadmill.

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Ive always said don’t exercise for exercise sake.  Go to a skatepark, no one is there “to exercise” — it’s a byproduct of fun

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So THAT's why I don't want go to the gym or swim... It's all boring. Unfortunately, I don't think I have any other options to lose weight unless I some got my love of gaming involved somehow. The only thing I can think of is VR equipment but that stuff is extremely expensive. Exercise as a whole is boring to me so this will be the hardest thing I have to come up with to motivate me.