Before you start a workout on a bench, test the thickness of the padding by pressing your fingers firmly down on the cushion. If you feel the wood beneath the padding, you need to move on to another machine. A machine that does not offer proper padding is bound to be extremely uncomfortable during your workout session.
If you want to work out, don't call it working out or exercising. These labels and names can drain away your motivation just by hearing them. Instead, use words such as jogging, cycling or running.