How To Stop Fixating on Workout Metrics, According to an Exercise Psychologist

Im an Exercise PhysiologistHeres Why You Shouldnt Worry About Cortisol Spikes When You Do HIIT Workouts.

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And its no surprise that such a habit isnt exactly what an expert in exercise psychology recommends.

Then exercise until you feel youve accomplished that goal.

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Amber Shipherd, PhD, CMPC, is an executive board member for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

Cover up that screen on the bike or treadmill with a towel and exercise more mindfully, she says.

Heres What Experts Say

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Lower the intensity

Workouts dont need to be done at the highest possible intensity level to be effective.

Try exercising at a low to moderate intensity, she says.

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Whatever it may be, truly enjoy itno numbers or countdowns necessary.

Let artificial intelligence do the thinking for you on your next run:

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Amber Shipherd, PhD, CMPC, is an executive board member for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.

Healthy female training in the gym, performing a hip thrust.

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