Sorry I can't help you there. All my workouts I feel it, and feel it hard. Indeed thats how I jugde an effectiveness of a workout, how hard I feel it.

But I know many people like to hike, go swimming in lakes or beaches, or they will play a sport. All activities that burn calories but don't take place in a gym.

I had a job at Home Depot when I was my fittest. I would do lunges and calf exercises while I stood around at my register. I also live in Florida and would just sit in the hot garage as a poor mans sauna.

Hey! :) Ok, are you looking or like a really good workout at one time or lots of little workouts? If you're all for the big workout, then try using a dance video! It's SO much fun, especially when no one is watching. Or swimming. That is LOTS of fun. Or maybe if you don't want to swim or dance, you could try nature walking, using a Wii game (it's actually a lot of fun), or even shopping! Yes, I have found I walk around SO much when I shop for other people, just little things, and it makes a difference. Ok, if you want small things to add up over time (like it's one workout per week), park the farthest from the stores or work as you can, only talk on the phone when you are walking, walk to your mailbox, walk to and from the tv (no remote), etc. I have done this and seen myself lose weight just a little faster, PLUS exercising starts to become fun! It's like I'm building up endurance slowly so I can exercise with a smile when I do it 3x a week. :) Hope that helps!

Dance Dance Revolution was my answer to this problem. I hate working out with a passion, but this is just a video game so its actually entertaining.

It costs some to get the equipment. You need a game system and at least one mat. If I were you I would invest in a more expensive mat. The cheap ones slide around and make it harder.

DDR is kind of a teenage solution, but its actually worthwhile outside of the 18 and under crew. I really like the workout mode because you can track how far you have "jogged" and how many calories you've burned.

I like to go for a walk. I walk for 15 minutes one way and turn around and come back. I like to see how much further I can make it in my 15 min. Kinda of a little challenge but I love challenges. I also use small dumbells and do arm exercises and legs and abs for a half hour. It helps build muscle. What about bike riding? Just some thoughts hope this helps.

I agree with jill. The best way to get a workout without going to the gym is to get a job that demands much physical labor...lifting, etc. Plus a relatively decent diet, and with gas prices as they are, a little commute on a bike isn't bad. When I started my job a year ago, I was at my ten year old post pregnancy weight of 210 and now am at 155.

If you're a stay at home mom, which I'm not arguing with, I wish I could have been one, the only thing I can say is perhaps go to the park and strive to do the monkey bars. Its a proud moment when you can finally do it, and it's something for your kids to attain as well :)

I hate to say it, but sometimes you just have to do something you don't like to get the results you want. I personally, like to do lots of things. I kickbox, do the ellip, play raquetball (highly recommend), run, walk, lift weights.

There has to be something that you can bite the bullet on and just do. Not neccessarily because you like it but because you know it will benefit you. I actually prefer the gym, it puts a little competitve edge spin on things. Especially being a woman...it really freaks some men out to see a woman lift more than them!!! hee hee hee. But that suits my personality. I love being active and I love to work out. Keep looking, but don't do it standing still!

I think I found the answer to my question, Wii Fit. I am gonna be getting my son's Wii and I am gonna buy Wii Fit. That right there sounds like something fun, and I will be exercising without really exercising. I will be playing a video game.