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Not to be too tedious, but what have you tried? Have you biked anywhere cool? Tried trail-running anywhere that's beautiful? Gotten fit enough to feel competitive in local races? I know it's ultimately not going to be for everyone, but it sure seems like a lot of the hating cardio that people experience is dealing with the initial stages of it just generally feeling shitty until you're fit enough to do it easily. I would encourage you to try out some of the more interesting modalities and above all slow down until it genuinely feels easy. Half-assing HIIT (which really should be a physically and mentally difficult and draining activity) is basically just not doing HIIT, as where aerobic fitness gains can come from surprisingly easy efforts.
I have. Of the cardio sports I come closest to enjoying, I enjoy swimming the most, but don't have a pool I can use that's within a reasonable range. I'm not a very competitive person, and much prefer personal challenges.
If I had a really nice bike I would consider it, but I don't live in a terribly bike-friendly area.
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