While many of us may cancel our gym classes or hit the snooze button before the morning run we promised ourselves we'd take, believe it or not, there are people out there who genuinely enjoy exercise. And you could be one of them, because, it turns out, it's not actually an impossible feat.Exercising shouldn't be a chore, and it will never be sustainable if you don't like doing it. Most importantly, you have to find something that you enjoy doing, and keep doing, as persistence is key with any fitness regimen. Often, there is a turning point for those who struggle to keep to a workout routine once they find what they like. Here's what clicked for some of our favorite trainers and fitness influencers: Carly Rowena, health and fitness blogger "I used to go to the gym after work, run on the treadmill and perform a couple of ab exercises. I was bored, demotivated and lacking results. My turning point? Realizing that exercise is simply movement and to see results you need to find something you love. That’s where I found weights and subsequently CrossFit. "The no-mirrors, no fancy-frills approach meant I didn’t spend my workouts looking at my body or scrutinizing the parts I disliked, instead I spent my time being inspired by others around me and dreaming of the moment I could finally do toes-to-bar or a a full pull-up. So if, like me, you’re struggling to enjoy exercise, I’d recommend thinking about ways to move that you enjoy. Dance, walk, climb, skate, gymnastics — all of these have one thing in common: you move and you smile and that’s the best way to get endorphins and health into your life!" Kira Mahal, founder of MotivatePT"One morning before work, when I was feeling particularly tired and burnt out, I very reluctantly did a HIIT class and couldn't believe the post-workout endorphin rush. That was it, I was hooked, I wanted to feel that way every morning on my way into work. That feeling stayed with me most of the day and, from there, I started working out four mornings a week. Fitness for me was very much a mental tool before it became about the physical."Alice Liveing, health & well-being influencer and personal trainer"It’s always the question I’m asked most. 'Do you actually enjoy working out?' For most people, dragging themselves to the gym can feel like a bit of a chore, which is why I am so passionate about encouraging everyone to not follow the crowd and to instead find a way of exercising they truly enjoy. "That’s what changed for me, when I first started weight training it no longer mattered that I wasn’t dripping with sweat every session, or burning 'x' amount of calories, it was about having a tangible goal of getting stronger and seeing those numbers on the barbell go up as I remained consistent with my routine."Gaby Noble, Pilates expert and owner of Exhale Pilates London"I was originally introduced to the classical Pilates method to support my hypermobility and enhance my grueling training as an adrenaline junkie. I quickly realized I could actually have a great and challenging workout without totally exhausting and adding extra stress to my body. "I realized that having a good workout was not necessarily determined by how broken I felt at the end of it but actually how great I felt afterwards and how well I can move in everyday life. Knowing that I am looking after and doing good for my body, balancing muscle strength and supporting joints and clearing my mind, whilst also having the accomplished feeling of a tough workout is a much better feeling than feeling like I am going to throw up!"Tashi Skervin-Clarke, personal trainer and run coach"I started to enjoy exercising when I stopped looking for physical results and started focusing on performance. I started booking in races and started training toward achieving something other than 'looking toned' and what was once a chore became a lifestyle I loved. This happened quite a few years ago now, and I haven’t looked back. Running a new personal best or lifting a PB in the weight section is the best feeling and it’s much more rewarding than a number on the scales. Find what motivates other than a number on the scales and chase it." Jessamyn Stanley, yoga teacher and body positivity advocate"I started enjoying exercise when I tapped into the wisdom of my inner child. Once I realized that the weird little kid who used to run, skip, prance and dance around her neighborhood like a decapitated chicken was still alive and kicking inside of me, I remembered that physical activity isn’t supposed to cause anxiety — it’s meant to be fun."Nick Mitchell, celebrity personal trainer and founder of Ultimate Performance"When I was a teenager, I was captured by the way Arnold Schwarzenegger trained. It epitomizes what weight training should be about for me. Training sessions should be all fire and brimstone, but tempered with a sense of fun and fulfillment. It is this feeling that gave me a lifelong love of the gym and exercise (and inspired me to build a global personal training business). "My goals might not be the same as when I was a 20-something bodybuilder hell-bent on becoming as big as possible, but I am still driven to achieve new goals with my health and fitness. You will find me still lifting weights four to five times a week, but I also try to walk 30 miles a week and on non-gym days I endeavor to go on a beach run or cycle between 20 to 45 minutes. "Goal-setting and having measurable markers of progress are crucial to staying motivated and enjoying exercise. Even to this day, I give myself small gym performance goals to keep my training fresh and interesting, but my goals are more modest these days and revolve around staying healthy, enjoying exercise and being active with my family. When you find something you love doing that gives you joy, fulfillment and that bump of feel-good endorphins, it will inevitably makes exercise feel like a pleasure rather than a chore. Find that something you enjoy, and you will be set for life."Emily Hartridge, YouTuber and personal trainer"For me, having gone through a nervous breakdown, nothing beats that feeling when I box and punch that bag. It makes me feel strong, in control and everything just seems lighter after. Once you feel like that, there is no going back, and it feels absolutely amazing." AJ Odudu, trained fitness expert and TV host"I make workouts fun by finding a gym buddy. That way you get to catch up with your friend and have a healthy workout at the same time. You're less likely to cancel when you've got someone to catch up with post-workout. I also incentivize my workout. I'll treat myself to a facial or massage if I achieve my monthly fitness goals, and I regularly visualize the treat of sitting in the gym sauna after a workout on a cold winter's day." Bradley Simmonds, fitness influencer"I’m quite competitive naturally, so doing team sports with the chance of winning was always an enjoyment for me. You almost forget that it’s exercise and in fact focus on working as a team for that end result of winning."More recently, training with other like-minded people that I can learn from and share my knowledge with, has made exercise really enjoyable for me. I’m learning new techniques, pushing myself and exceeding my own expectations. This sense of achievement makes exercise exciting, especially when sharing it with others."