About Women's Health: Olympic Inspiration for Getting Fit

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Many times when we think about being fit we really think of getting thin, which isn't the same thing. The controversy over some female Olympic athletes being perceived as "fat" is one example of this general attitude. If watching the Olympics has inspired you to get fit, be sure you're focusing on getting healthier and not thinner! Train Like An Olympian What's it like to train like an Olympian? They need to eat right, work out right, set goals, and even rest properly. Read more. How Do I Start Exercising? Sports Nutrition Recovering After Exercise See More About:  strength  sports psychology  tips How to Make Exercise Goals Olympic-style training may be just the thing you're looking for... or it may be a little beyond realistic (or nessecary). How to go about making realistic exercise goals? Read more. How to Lose Fat How to Gain Muscle Health Benefits to Exercise See More About:  how to set goals  weight loss goals  how to lose weight Make the Most of a 15 Minute Walk Maybe you already know you'll never make time for a full work out schedule. But could you perhaps sneak in a 15 minute walk here and there? There are steps (Ha ha... get it? Steps?) you can take to make the most of those 15 minutes. Read more. Are 15 Minute Walks Worthwhile? Weekly Walking Workouts How to Walk Faster See More About:  walking for health  exercising at work  10 Ways to Improve Your Body Image Hearing other people refer to an Olympic swimmer as "fat" does damage to our own body image. If you struggle with body image (and many women do), there are things you can do to feel better about yourself. Read more. Body Image and Sexuality More Ways to Improve Body Image You Are What You Think: Beating Negative Self-Talk See More About:  body image problems  self-care  Women's Health Ads Health Women Women 'S Health Women 'S Health News Women Health Women 'S Health Care Featured Articles Gluten-Free Olympic Athletes Where's Baby? Look Before You Lock Your Car Difficult People and Avoiding Conflict Healthy Family Vacation Ideas Slashing Sugar Are You Getting Enough Water?   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement