| | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | | | | Exercise Ads | | | | Featured Articles | | | | 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>
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