How Do You Know if You're Doing the Right Workouts?

I've been exercising for a long time and one thing I know after all these years:  There is no 'right' way to exercise. 

I know.  What's up with that?

What's up is that there we're all different - Our bodies are different, our goals are different and even our workouts affect each of us differently.  Sure, there's the whole cardio 5 days a week and strength training twice a week rule, but how do you really know what your body needs?

I actually have a few things to look at if you're wondering, some assessments that will tell you whether you're on the right track.

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 Do You Know if You're Doing the Right Workouts? I've been exercising for a long time and one thing I know after all these years:  There is no 'right' way to exercise.  I know.  What's up with that? What's up is that there we're all different - Our bodies are different, our goals are different and even our workouts affect each of us differently.  Sure, there's the whole cardio 5 days a week and strength training twice a week rule, but how do you really know what your body needs? I actually have a few things to look at if you're wondering, some assessments that will tell you whether you're on the right track. Paige Waehner Exercise Expert Are You Doing the Right Workouts?   Starting an exercise program can be confusing, even with (or, maybe because of) the information out there telling us how to get started. We know we're supposed to do cardio, lift weights and stretch, but one question is much harder to answer: How do I know if I'm doing this right?   READ NOW 10 Reasons to Quit Dieting Forever   Ever wonder why it's nearly impossible to stay on a diet and lose weight? There are many reasons most diets don't work and even more reasons to give up dieting forever and get on with your life. If you've tried more diets than you remember, it's time to give it up once and for all and reach your goals the old fashioned way: with a little exercise and some small changes.   READ NOW Is There a Shortcut to Weight Loss?   There are a lot of things in life I expect to happen instantaneously. I expect web pages to load in seconds, my husband to hop to my every request and my kitties to obey me. I know...not very realistic. Many of us approach exercise the same way.   READ NOW You Are What You Think - How to Beat Negative Thinking   What do you think about when you exercise? Are your thoughts positive (e.g., "Dang, I feel good!") or negative (e.g., "Why can't I lose more weight?")? Noticing your thoughts is important when it comes to exercise because negative thoughts are often what stands between you and a consistent exercise program.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Eggs for Weight Loss: Fact or Fiction? • Can You Die From Lupus? • Do you have risk factors for hypertension? • Work on Your Flexibility with These 4 Yoga Poses to Prevent Back Pain • The Golden Years? How Retirement Can Ruin Your Sleep, Provoke Insomnia • Celiac Disease May Affect Colon Cancer Risk (But Not How You Think) • Are You Losing Fat, or Just Losing Weight? • Pregnant? 5 Reasons You Shouldn't Induce Labor 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.