Friday, August 10, 2012

About Women's Health: Olympic Inspiration for Getting Fit

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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

  • 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 

     


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