{"id":4771,"date":"2020-07-15T10:30:03","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T08:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.holodia.com\/?p=4771"},"modified":"2024-11-12T12:45:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T11:45:33","slug":"5-ways-to-make-your-elliptical-workouts-actually-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.holodia.com\/de\/vr-fitness-blog\/5-ways-to-make-your-elliptical-workouts-actually-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways to Make Your Elliptical Workouts Actually Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking for the ultimate weight loss tool, look no further than elliptical machines<\/a>. It\u2019s a fantastic low-impact machine that people all around the world use in their homes.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, while in itself an elliptical is great, running in place can get boring pretty quickly. And when it gets boring, you start losing motivation. After a while, chances are your elliptical is sitting in the corner of your house, just collecting dust.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s change this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We know first-hand just how boring elliptical workouts can get, but there are ways to get around this. The key is finding different ways to keep these workouts fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some tactics that work wonders for my elliptical workouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Watching movies on the elliptical<\/span><\/h2>\n

We all love watching movies, and watching one during your workout could really turn things around. You\u2019ll just have to figure out which genre fits your workouts the best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It could be Superhero movies or some other genre that has actors whose physical appearances will inspire you to push harder. It could be mysterious thrillers where you\u2019ll get lost in figuring out who the murderer was, that you forget that you\u2019re working out. Or it could be documentaries about world-renowned runners that inspire you to run faster.<\/span><\/p>\n

McFarland USA, Spirit of the Marathon, and Free to Run<\/span><\/a> are some movies that you should check out. They all chronicle different runners’ ups and downs on their way to success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Whichever genre you choose, we can suggest one motivation tool that you could use: only watch the movie while working out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your session is 30 minutes long, stop the movie then and resume watching in your next workout. This will work as a great motivator to come back to your elliptical, as well as to always push further.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Elliptical workout music playlist\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Music is the mother of workouts, isn\u2019t it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been proven to stimulate, motivate, and help you run further. If you\u2019re not listening to music in your workouts yet, you are seriously missing out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As to what music you should listen to, once again you\u2019ll have to determine that for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people are motivated by energetic pop music. Others find strength in rock. Rocky Balboa pushed through with the help of the Eye of the Tiger. Our member Sylvain managed to finish his half-marathon thanks to Kim Wilde<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Personally, I love electronic music for my workouts. The fast beats and deep bass get my blood pumping, my adrenaline going, and I\u2019m ready to take on Usain Bolt on my elliptical. Here is one Spotify playlist I frequently find myself working out to<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find what suits you, get comfortable earplugs, and on your way you go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Virtual scenery YouTube videos<\/span><\/h2>\n

In case you\u2019re not familiar, there are some virtual scenery videos available on YouTube.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These are either recorded or virtual first-person running videos that you can load onto your tablet, phone or laptop, place in front of you, and \u201cexplore\u201d while working out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll either find this great or way too cut off from your world to enjoy, but it\u2019s worth giving it a try. Depending on the video, you might find yourself wanting to push harder to get to explore more of the beautiful scenery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n