Are You Exercising Too Much?

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Are You Exercising Too Much? Are you a gym junkie who works out every single chance you can get? Do you get anxious if you don’t get enough exercise? It’s hard to believe but it is possible to get too much exercise. For some teens, exercise can become an obsession or even a compulsive disorder. Many teens exercise too much and end up getting hurt. But how much is too much and when is it considered “compulsive?” Take this test to see how you score. 1. How often do you exercise? * More than 2 hours a day 1-2 hours a day Almost every day A few days a week 2. Do you sometimes lack motivation to finish your entire workout as planned? * Yes, but I try to push through the boredom and fatigue. Yes, if I train too hard and don’t get enough rest. Sometimes, I’m too tired. No, not at all. 3. Do you have joint or muscle pain? * Yes, sometimes. But I don’t let it stop me from exercising. Yes, but only after a game, race or competition, or just working out really hard. Sometimes. No, I don’t. I make sure not to overdo it. 4. Do you give up spending time with your family or friends or doing activities so you can exercise? * Yes, my activities tend to center around exercise, so I don’t miss a workout. I would choose exercise ahead of some of other activities sometimes. Yes, sometimes, but not very often. No, I always make time to see my friends and do fun things. 5. Do you exercise more if you’ve eaten a lot? * Yes, definitely. Yes, sometimes. I might. No, I don’t. 6. Do you exercise because you’re obsessed about your weight? * Yes, I’m always worried about my weight. No, I exercise because I enjoy competing or just feeling healthy. No, I exercise because I like working out. No, I exercise to stay healthy. 7. Do you enjoy working out? * Not really. I work out because I have to do it. I love being in shape and feel like I couldn’t live without it. Yes, I enjoy how I feel when I am exercising regularly. Yes, I enjoy it but I also like to do other things too. 8. Would you feel guilty, anxious or unsettled if you had to miss a workout? * Yes, it would bother me a lot if I couldn’t exercise. I would probably be restless and maybe a bit anxious. I would miss it, but not feel too guilty. No, not at all. 9. Would you skip a workout if you were tired, sick or injured? * I would never skip a workout. Yes, if I was injured, but not if I was tired or sick. Yes, but I would try to get back to working out as soon as possible. Yes, of course. 10. 10. Do you feel good after exercising? * No, I’m always pushing myself. Most of the time. Yes, I feel good. Yes, I feel great.	Screen Name * Password * Connect with Facebook Create new account Request new password Forgot password or screen name ? Share Bodimojo.com Name * Email *

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