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Are you a fitness freak?

By Jennifer Gioia, staff writer

You've probably heard hundreds of times how important it is to do some kind of physical activity. But when is it too much? I once had a friend who constantly flaked out on plans so she could spend more time at the gym. I told her, "It's great that you are so into fitness, but I'm not going to live my life around your crazy gym schedule." Needless to say, we're not friends anymore. I definitely could have been more understanding, but she was over the top. Fitness had taken over her life—it was her life. Are you obsessive when it comes to working out? Take this quiz and find out if you need to stop the madness.

1.	Do you work out more than once a day, every day?
		a.	Sometimes, if I'm really trying to get in shape.
		b.	No way! That's muscle overload.
		c.	I'm lucky if I work out once a week!

2.	Do you exercise in secret?
		a.	Yes. I am tired of being criticized for my workout routine, so I just keep it to myself.
		b.	No. I like working out with other people. It makes it more fun.
		c.	I'd tell everyone if I were actually exercising. It would at least get my parents off my back.

3.	You have an all-day family event you have to attend. You feel:
		a.	Guilty. I'll have to escape to the bathroom sometime during the event to do some quick exercise.
		b.	Fine. No biggie. The world won't end if I miss my workout for one day.
		c.	Happy. Sounds like a good excuse to eat a lot and get lazy!

4.	When you experience extreme soreness or stiffness from exercising, you are:
		a.	Happy—feeling pain is how I how know my workout was a real good one. No pain, no gain.
		b.	Concerned—I must be overdoing it. I'll have to adjust my routine.
		c.	Angry—this is why I don't usually exercise.

5.	You exercise because:
		a.	You want to be in superior physical condition.
		b.	You want to be healthy.
		c.	The School Board forces you to go to gym class.

6.	Biceps, triceps, and quadriceps are part of your daily lingo.
		a.	Of course! Don't forget the iliotibial band and the anterior cruciate ligament.
		b.	I know what they are, but why talk about them?
		c.	I think I heard about them once in science class.

7.	How often do your conversations with other people revolve around your workout schedule?
		a.	Often. It's a big part of my life.
		b.	Sometimes, but there are lots of other things I'd rather talk about.
		c.	Rarely. I try to avoid conversations about fitness in general.