It's true lifting weights is not for everyone, due to each individual's personalities. I know a guy who did a 12 month contract with a very expensive gym yet only went four times.

But where Phenom became unstuck was stating "It also improved my fitness and core strength way beyond lifting any amount of weight could ever do". Be careful with usage of generalizations all, any, every!

I play weekly with a sports team and I also lift weights at local gym. So that gives me the sports team motivation, social side and competitiveness that Phenom talked about.

I also find weight lifting motivating for me, as it leaves u buzzing in a positive state of mind and I see the results, as do the birds when we get naked together.