Hiking. I don’t try to climb mountains,just get out and move. The fact I have to watch my footing and have a chance of seeing (or at least hearing) wildlife helps distract from the fact exercising sucks.

I use mental tricks as well. I had to bribe myself to get started. “Look there’s a trail near that takeout place you like, if you hike you can get takeout!” If I run out of breath due to uphill terrain, I’m not stopping because I can’t keep going, it’s clearly to look at this neat bird/bug/plant. If I have an off day and need to turn back early, I remind myself that I’ve already won by getting off the couch.

Hiking. I don’t try to set speed records climbing mountains, but instead find an easy/moderate trail

Glad to help!

Seconded! Big fan of the Pirates soundtracks and the Gladiator battle music is excellent. I’ll have to go dig up Madagascar’s soundtrack since I have no memory of it.

I’m not sure how to describe my instrumental music taste. Maybe engaging epic fantasy music?

My top 3 are:

• The Pirates of the Caribbean soundtracks
• How to Train Your Dragon soundtracks
• Anything by Antti Martikainen - he’s a composer who has a variety of albums in different music styles that range from orchestra to celtic to rock/metal. ‘The Sound of Courage’ is probably my favorite, followed by ‘Sonic Savior’