Is it Time to Take an Exercise Break?

Is it Time to Take an Exercise Break? By Paige Waehner  If you've ever started a workout and, about 7 minutes into it, realized that ​you have no desire to keep going, you've probably experienced some level of burnout.  Exercise is a challenge, but it should never feel miserable. If it does, maybe it's time for you to take a break.  How Long Can You Take a Break From Fitness?   If you find it hard to take a break from your workouts, it might help to know that you can easily take a few days off without losing any of your strength or endurance. Here's how long you have until you need to get back on the fitness wagon. READ NOW Are You Exercising Too Much?   Exercising too much is almost as bad as not doing it at all. I have a few signs that you may be overdoing it. READ NOW Getting Through a Tough Workout   Losing faith in your ability to finish that workout? I have some mental tricks you can use to keep going and finish up that tough workout. READ NOW 5 Ways to Know You're Burned Out on Exercise   Burnout can be a real problem with exercise and you may be burned out without even knowing it. I've got 5 ways to figure out if you're burned out on your workouts and what to do about it. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT How Much of a Nutrition Whiz Are You? What's Your Fitness Personality? Does Your Child Have Any Symptoms of a Brain Tumor? Quiz: Are You At Risk For Burnout? What Type of Leadership Do You Have? Could You Have Fibromyalgia? Are You More of an Extrovert or an Introvert? Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis 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.