How to Overcome Your Fear of Exercise Failure

Sometimes what stops you from exercising has nothing to do with being too tired or too busy or just bored.  Sometimes we're just afraid to exercise.  I know, it sounds a little crazy, but it makes sense.  After all, you're moving your body and anytime the body is moving, there's a chance that something is going to hurt or get injured.  Or there's a chance we'll just fail at it.

Unlike wild animals, your workouts will not bite you if treated with the proper attitude and respect.  Approach your workouts slowly and quietly, say with a long, easy warm up.  As your workout gets accustomed to your presence, your body will start to feel better and you may come a little closer to your workout, perhaps even speak to it, keeping your voice low and even.

But, whatever you do, don't feed your workout!  I will not be responsible for what may happen.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us How to Overcome Your Fear of Exercise Failure Sometimes what stops you from exercising has nothing to do with being too tired or too busy or just bored.  Sometimes we're just afraid to exercise.  I know, it sounds a little crazy, but it makes sense.  After all, you're moving your body and anytime the body is moving, there's a chance that something is going to hurt or get injured.  Or there's a chance we'll just fail at it. Unlike wild animals, your workouts will not bite you if treated with the proper attitude and respect.  Approach your workouts slowly and quietly, say with a long, easy warm up.  As your workout gets accustomed to your presence, your body will start to feel better and you may come a little closer to your workout, perhaps even speak to it, keeping your voice low and even. But, whatever you do, don't feed your workout!  I will not be responsible for what may happen. Paige Waehner Exercise Expert How to Overcome Your Fear of Exercise Failure   Is fear of exercise failure stopping you from even trying? It's easy to have exercise fears, after all, any physical activity has risks, not just physically, but mentally.  What if you fail?  What if something hurts?  How do you get past that?  Find out what you're afraid of and how your reaction to failure may be standing in the weight of your weight loss success. READ NOW This Home Circuit Workout Will Help You Burn More Calories   I love 10 minute workouts because it's just the perfect amount of time to feel like you did something without taking up a huge part of your day.  I especially like putting together 2 or 3 different 10 minute workouts, like this one.  It's perfect to do right in your own living room or even on the road. READ NOW How Doing Cardio Can Help Your Weight Loss Efforts   Cardio exercise is a must if your goal is weight loss, but how much cardio do you need and what does it really do for your body.  Learn the basics of what cardio is, how to do it and how to use it in the most effective way for weight loss. READ NOW The Push Workout for the Chest, Shoulders, Triceps and Quads   This Total Body Push workout focuses on the quads, outer thighs, chest, shoulders and triceps with classic strength training exercises. All you need are some dumbbells. READ NOW Featured Articles • Sneaky Tricks to Boost Motivation for Weight Loss • 5 High-Fiber Foods for Weight Loss • 3 Healthy Foods to Throw Away if You Want to Lose Weight • 20 Mantras That Will Motivate You To Weight Train • 10 Songs from the '80s to Add to Your Running Playlist • What Not to Do on a Low-Calorie Diet • 10 Foods You Should Eat Every Day • 13 Tips for Teaching Autistic Kids to Play Musical Instruments in Band Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us 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 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.