I've been trying to learn swimming. You can research the hell out of swimming techniques and apply it. No matter how good you are you can still get better.
Plus there is something about water that makes the stress go away( for me atleast).
I couldn't either until 3 months ago( being from the 3rd world and all that), then I discovered total immersion swimming. It was my life long goal to learn to swim I am glad I finally got around to it.
Now I can swim laps( with pauses after each length).
- Weightlifting following a 5x5 program (ideally with a buddy) isn't boring because the weight commands 110% of your attention or it will fall on you
- Cycling on my trainer at a low level of exertion (Zone 2) while watching a good show isn't boring
- Intramural-type team vs. team sports are usually not boring. Caveat, if you aren't in shape you will be too exhausted to be having fun, but if you stick it out for a little while and get into shape it becomes more fun
Plus there is something about water that makes the stress go away( for me atleast).