It's often said of rookies who have graduated from the college hardwood to NBA arenas that they have to wait for the game to "slow down" before they can feel comfortable with a basketball in their hands.
Starting a fitness routine isn't easy — especially for busy moms. Developing the mental strength to get you moving has to be step number one before fitness can become a lifelong habit.
Your body is changing for the better. But is your brain on board? A cognitive psychologist explains how to be on the lookout for the unconscious "mental frames" that can bring your progress to a halt.
I had an interesting revelation last week. After a long absence, I headed downstairs to the gym after work on Tuesday and dragged myself through about a 45-minute workout, including a stint on my old nemesis, the Elliptical Death Machine, and a trip to The Pit, where I got reacquainted with some heavy (for me) iron.