A little more than ten years ago, I took a weightlifting and conditioning course in high school. I've been hooked to weightlifting since then, though it's been years since I've been in on a regular basis to lift.

In a way, it's getting "more for the money" regarding effort. I lift, I can take my time, push myself to do things I never thought possible, and best of all I don't have to kill myself with cardio. If I had all the time/money in the world, I'd compete.