How much exercise is too much?
FrostedThornz
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Apr 17, 2020
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Over an hour or when you become really really tired. If you continue to push yourself, your body is trying to say to you "stop". However, continuing can cause major body problems. Such problems include: join problems, throwing up, passing out, and more. This is NOT what exercise is supposed to look like. You need to listen to your body and know your limits. They say that pushing your limits is good, but sometimes enough is enough. Your body needs to rest and when you don't allow it to take the rest it needs, you are overworking yourself. Take it slow and easy. It is healthy and fun if you do it right!
wonderfulShoulder5046
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Apr 22, 2020
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Like many other things, this answer varies from person to person based on fitness level and intensity of the workouts. It is essential to get active somehow everyday because it great for the body and mind! However, this doesn't mean everyday has to be rigorous. Find exercises that are challenging yet achievable, something that you actually enjoy doing. Listen to your body. If you're muscles are really sore, rest and care for them. If you feel able, then push yourself to do more and feel the rush of achieving your goals! Workout out of a place of self love and care, not out of hatred for the body you already have. Even if you don't have your ideal body/fitness, remember that by loving your body and being patient and consistent, results will surely come. Another thing to add is other health aspects like drinking enough water, eating nutritious food, and getting quality sleep. When your body is functioning at its best, then you will be able to exercise the best. Exercise is all about improving your overall health, both in physical and mental fitness. If it fails to do these things, then it is time to reevaluate your exercise routines.
Anonymous
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Apr 26, 2020
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From personal experience I feel that exercising one hour a day is good to maintain a health life. Some people might like to exercise more. If you have the time and you are not putting to much stress on your body it is okay to exercise more. I use to work at a gym and some people stopped in there three times a day. If you are just started my recommendation is start going just a couple of times then build yourself up to going every day. Choosing to go more then once a day is a personal choice.
awaterlilly
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Apr 29, 2020
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Getting enough exercise is important for self-care but there are instances when one can overdo it. Too much exercise occurs when you stop listening to what your body is telling you and push yourself past the point of benefiting from the experience. The American Heart Association recommends about 2.5 hours of heart-pumping physical activity each week. No two bodies are exactly alike so the best way to evaluate whether you are exercising too much is to listen to your body. If you are experiencing negative physical or even mental outcomes from exercise, you may very well be exercising too much!
Anonymous
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Apr 29, 2020
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Exercise is really good for you, like really good. I wouldn't say that there isn't a maximum amount of exercise. Everyone has different tendencies and can tolerate more, depending on their physical and mental stability. A good stopping point is when you start to feel faint or tired. Never push yourself to the breaking point, know yourself and stop when you think you are getting to the end of your abilities to keep moving. You should also get lots of sleep after exercising, for example I wouldn't go for a run at 1am, then not go to bed; as that is really bad for both you mental and physical state. If you have any more questions about exercise feel free to message any listener and we can do our best to help. :) Have a great day :)
Anonymous
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May 8, 2020
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Too much exercise is an amount that overwhelms your body. You may become dehydrated from exercising to hard and not receiving proper fluids. If you go from lifting dumbbells for 20 minutes daily to running 2 miles and going through a whole 60-minute exercise routine, you are pushing your body too far. The latter workout is most definitely possible, but you need to gradually build from being the dumbbell person to the 2-miler. Even if you don't exercise at all; with enough determination, time, and motivation, you will get there. Just make sure that whatever workout you choose to do, you properly warm up, cool down, and fuel your body.
Anonymous
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May 21, 2020
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When the body starts aching ,liganemmts start streching nad there is no energy left but you are still pushing , then it is the sign that its too much exercise . You and your body needs a break .Like sometimes , few people will push themseleves upto a horrendeous limit , which is very bad . body has a threshols , suppose its like a rubber band if strectched to much sna dtoo much so it will break down , Thats the same thing with the body as well . When strectch too much , it will break down completely .
Anonymous
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Jun 24, 2020
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I think that too much exercise would be overworking your body to the point of not caring for it. The body really has to relax and give itself time to relax! If you don't give your body time to relax, you will not properly be ready for the next time you exercise. Too much exercise can be 5-7 days of exercise, because the recommended exercise days are usually 3-4 days per week. Running every day would be overkill as well because too much running can put strain on your joints and make you feel tired as well.
Anonymous
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Jul 4, 2020
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When you are going super intense, exercising a lot longer than the required amount, and exercising until you are in a lot of pain is too much. It is important to exercise the recommended amount daily or a few times a week. Do exercises that you enjoy and work with you or else exercising will be extra hard and painful. And it is okay to take a day off at least once a week. Overworking your body can have a negative impact and you can really injure yourself as well. Make sure to be careful, have a healthy and controlled diet, and enjoy your exercises!
Anonymous
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Jul 5, 2020
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A healthy half hour to one and a half hours a day is good for you but even a simple one or three hours a week is good enough, depending on whether it's for general fitness or if you want to lose weight. doing several hours a day without rest is unhealthy and exhausting. You'll know when it's too much if your body starts to gain negative effects such as tiredness and extreme muscle pain. There is nothing wrong with exercising a lot, but you have to make sure you're not over doing your body's limit and putting yourself in a bad position.
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