About Exercise: Are You Trying Too Hard?

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Exercise Exercise Lose Weight With Exercise Workouts Exercises By Muscle Group From Paige Waehner, your Guide to Exercise My husband and I have this (rather rude) thing we do when we see an older man or woman dressed like they're teenagers - "TTH!" We proclaim, indicating that this person is Trying Too Hard. The problem with that (besides the fact that it's rude and childish and all those other things my mother would punish me for doing) is that we forget our own TTH moments. Trying Too Hard is something we all do at one time or another and I see this a lot in some of my clients. They try so hard to do everything "right" that they lose contact with their own bodies, trying to force them into movements or activities they aren't ready for. That's what I'm talking about this week, with the added promise to stop bagging on other people and focus on my own problems. Well...I can at least try. But not too hard. Are You Trying Too Hard? If you have perfectionist tendencies, there's a good chance those traits come out in every part of your life - Work, home, relationships and, of course, exercise. Being a... Read more See More About:  perfectionism  trying too hard  exercise burnout Secret Ways Your Body Burns Calories Our bodies love to keep secrets from us. For example, say you start losing weight and you're thinking- I really want to get rid of this spare tire around... Read more See More About:  how to lose weight  burning calories  effective workouts Things You Can Do With a Medicine Ball I've mentioned before that the number one thing my clients like to do with a medicine ball is to throw it at my head when I'm not looking...accidentally of course... Read more See More About:  medicine ball exercises  strength training workouts  core strength Exercise for Beginners While most of us know how important cardio exercise is for weight loss, we often get confused when it comes to actually doing it. One of the most common problems I see is doing the same workouts day after day, or what I like to call Repetitive Cardio Syndrome...Read more See More About:  cardio exercise  cardio for weight loss  cardio workouts Exercise Ads Exercise Weight Loss Exercise Chest Fat Exercise Diet and Exercise Exercise Ball ABS Featured Articles Step by Step Back Exercises Dealing With Gym Intimidation Caffeine and Exercise Best Fall Walking Gear Keep Your Kids from Eating Too Much Halloween Candy 7 Great Whole Grains for Athletes   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Paige Waehner Exercise Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Exercise newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Exercise Basics Exercise for Beginners Exercise for Weight Loss Weight Loss Success Stories Exercise Gear Advertisement