How do you actually start to enjoy exercise?

I called it "exercise" on purpose because I (28m) don't "work out". The only exercise I enjoy is playing paddle with friends for one hour maybe once per month.

I've tried the gym in the past but fucking hated it, I only went because of long term unemployment making me extremely bored.

I didn't enjoy gym/PE as a kid and that hasn't changed as an adult. Although I'm capable of doing 20-25 pushups with good form, the reality is that I get down, do 5-10 and then give up because I can't be arsed.

I work construction which involves walking around all day long, I'm genunally exhausted at the end of the day. Honestly, I see construction as a punishment for not being smart enough for a better job with less manual labour.

How do you actually start to enjoy exercise?

Posted Jul 9, 2026, 7:55 PM UTC

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