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Have You Ever Heard of an Exercise Disorder?

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I hadn’t heard of one until recently, but the more I read about it, the more sense it made. An exercise disorder is similar in nature to other excessive disorders such as eating disorders. Now, don’t get me wrong, there is a difference between an exercise enthusiast and someone who has an exercise disorder. Exercise Obsessed Someone who is exercised obsessed, you exercise in spite of injuries, when you feel poorly and when you are in danger of really hurting yourself, because you feel you have to and you can’t stop yourself. An exercise enthusiast is one who exercises frequently … Continue reading →

Fitness Thoughts: What Do You Do When You Screw Up?

Have you ever screwed up in your fitness program? No, I’m not talking about stubbing your toe or skipping the occasional workout. I’m talking about over training, failing to use correct form when you’re exercising and possibly even injuring yourself? First and foremost, it happens and you need to recognize that especially if you are just getting started exercising or you are ramping up your workout program. Enthusiasm Can Be Dangerous Enthusiasm for working out is a great thing, but often times when we’re just getting started on a fitness program we’ll be overenthusiastic and push ourselves in part to … Continue reading →