10 Things to Stop Doing if You Want to Exercise

10 Things to Stop Doing if You Want to Exercise By Paige Waehner  In a typical training session, I spend a lot of time telling my clients what to do:  "Shoulders back...abs in...relax your grip...really concentrate on the muscles you're working...slow it down...speed it up...stand up...sit down...," and on and on.  They often marvel at just how many instructions I can give for one exercise and, more importantly, why they actually pay me for this bizarre service. Hey, I'm just glad they do. This week, I'm thinking of all the things they should stop doing if they want to exercise.  And, no, it isn't 'stop listening to your trainer.' Sorry. 10 Things to Stop Doing if You Want to Exercise   How many times have you been told how to lose weight?  I've written about it a million or so times in the many articles I've written on the topic and it basically boils down to this:  Exercise more, eat less. You've heard it so many times, there doesn't seem to be any reason for us to not exercise.  Yet, we regularly spend time not exercising. READ NOW 5 Ways to Stick With Your Exercise Goals   If you find it hard to stick to your exercise goals for the long term, you'll find these mental tricks can help you get more staying power when it comes to exercise. READ NOW Getting Motivated to Exercise   Searching for the motivation to exercise? The good news is, you already have it. The bad news is, it's a little hard to find, but I've got some suggestions. READ NOW I've been exercising, but my belly is still flabby. What gives?   If you're dieting and exercising and still struggling with flabby abs, you're not alone. Find out why it's so hard to get rid of stubborn belly fat. READ NOW Punch It Out Cardio   If you're having a stressful day, you may feel like punching someone in the face.  That is NOT a good idea, let me just tell you that right up front.  What is a good idea is working off your stress with a good cardio workout. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT What Kind of Parent Are You? How Well Do You Know the Freudian Defense Mechanisms? Were You Affected by an Alcoholic Parent? Could You Be Hypothyroid? Wondering if it's labor? Try this quiz. Do You Have PCOS Symptoms? This Quiz Will Tell You. Could You Have Psoriatic Arthritis? Are You Ovulating Right Now? Take This Quiz and Find Out! AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.