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Exercise Exercise Lose Weight With Exercise Workouts Exercises By Muscle Group From Paige Waehner, your Guide to Exercise When I asked a client about this week's topic (Best Motivators for Exercise, if you missed it), the conversation went something like this: Client: "What motivates me to exercise? You, of course!" Me: (quite pleased) "Oh, I inspire you?" Client: (looking away) "Um, well, not inspire exactly...I just meant that I know you're going to ask me if I did my workouts and if I say, 'No,' then you'll be all, 'Well, why not,' and I'll have some lame excuse like, 'Well, I had to watch the Bear's game,' and you'll say something practical like, 'Why didn't you workout before the game?' It's easier just to do the workout." Me: (long pause) "So, I'm like your nagging mother asking if you did your homework?" Client: "Yeah! Like that!" (seeing my crestfallen expression), "But better. And nicer." (long pause) "Really!" (added lamely) Best Motivators for Exercise Motivation. Such a simple word that encompasses more confusion than any other word in the English language. In fact, motivation is the number one request I get from my readers... Read more See More About:  motivation  getting motivated to exercise  staying on track Get Ready for Skiing When it comes to snow skiing, there isn't a small enough bunny slope for me, a fact that becomes clear to me every time I put on a pair of... Read more See More About:  skiing  ski workouts  winter exercise Workouts of the Week: Mix and Match Do you ever have a hard time choosing exercises for your workouts? If so, you're not alone. There are so many things to think about when you set... Read more See More About:  get started with strength training  strength training workouts  choosing exercises Vote: Your best workout The logistics involved in planning a typical week of workouts are many and varied. Not only do you have to factor in your own obligations, but those of your family, boss, friends and, if you're lucky, your massage therapist...Read more See More About:  workout schedule  fitting in exercise  how to exercise Exercise Ads Exercise Exercise Lose Weight Fitness Workouts Exercise Work Out Diet and Exercise Featured Articles Should I do cardio and strength in the same workout? Exercising on an Empty Stomach Total Body Strength for Seniors The Benefits of Optimism The Facts About the Master Cleanse Diet Why We Age   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