How to Pass Time While Doing Cardio

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Consider what type of entertainment activities you prefer while exercising and whether they are a good fit for your workouts.

   Here are some possibilities:
   Reading
   - This is a good fit for stationary bicycles or stair machines where you don't have a lot of motion.
   
   Listening to music or audio books
   - Many people enjoy listening to music while exercising and find that music can help motivate them in their workouts.
   
   An engaging audio book can be a great way to pass the time as well.
   
   Watching Television
   - Many gyms have TVs near their stationary exercise equipment that you can watch while working out.
   
   Talking with a workout partner
   - If you are doing less intense activities, you may be able to talk to a friend while you exercise.
   
   Video Games
   - Most current generation games are 60+ hours long.
   
   Imagine how many calories you'd burn riding a stationary bike whenever the XBox is on.
   
   Deep thinking
   - The repetitive nature of most cardiovascular exercises can free your mind to think about other things while you exercise.
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   Step 2: Decide what activities you'd like to be able to do

   , If you are running, walking or cycling along city streets, be sure that you can hear approaching vehicles.
   
   Don't talk to friends so loudly that you disturb others nearby. , When you are starting to get tired, push through for a few more pages or another song.
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   Step 3: and pack anything you need in your workout bag.

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   Step 4: Be prepared for the environment you will be in: If you work out in a loud gym

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   Step 5: noise-canceling headphones will help you listen to music without disturbance and without turning up the volume too high.

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   Step 6: Use your books

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   Step 7: magazines or music as motivation.

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