When is it unhealthy to exercise?
So exercising too much or overtraining could result in something very harmful to the body and health in general.
Not all bodies are made to do excessive hours of exercise. Bones and muscles vary in size depending on the person, so exercising more or overtraining could result in something very harmful to the body. Someone who does not practice any sport is very prone to injury if they start intensely or someone who abandoned a discipline a long time ago, it is very difficult for them to return to the condition they had back then, but not impossible. Exercise makes us feel very good. When we practice it, our body generates endorphins, which improve our mood and combat depression. It also takes care of stress and increases our energy. Many benefits for something that later will not be a very good idea to do, so it is time to analyze what our relationship with exercise is like. Maybe you are one of those or you have seen someone who is training in the gym like crazy, as well as someone who runs too much in the morning. That obsession with obtaining an aesthetic body instantly can lead people to commit these types of actions. To obtain an athletic body, several days of training and patience are required; the muscles will not grow and the stomach will not become flat overnight.
How can I tell if I’m overexercising?
Exercising more than 6 hours a week may be a sign that you need to cut back on your exercise routine. In this case, exercising more does not mean it is better. Forcing your body in this way can be very harmful. If you present these symptoms after exercising, it is better to see your trusted doctor.
Fatigue
No matter how long you sleep at night, you will always feel tired and getting up will become increasingly difficult, even with the recommended 8 hours of sleep. Your body recovers during sleep, so it is likely that you are not recovering from the excessive exercise you are doing. We recommend taking a day or two without exercise to notice the changes.
Constant Injuries
If you get injured even from walking, chances are your bones, tendons, muscles, etc. They are not recovering due to the excessive exercise you do. There are times that with common stretches in the morning you could injure an arm or even your back.
Difficulty Losing Weight
Have you felt like you’ve reached a point where you can’t lose more weight or build more muscle? Even seeing that you have not achieved very noticeable improvements. This is because your body is in a state of stress caused by the excessive exercise you do during the week, this causes your body to produce cortisol. Cortisol will cause excess fat in the abdomen and weight gain.
Hormonal Functioning Imbalance
This is in the case of women. If you feel with little energy, your bones are lighter and your menstrual cycle is absent on your dates, you should pay close attention, as this can lead to osteoporosis and fertility problems. Exercising is a highly recommended practice, it helps us sleep better and fill us with energy, but when it becomes a way to obtain better aesthetics instead of something that gives us health, that is when problems arise, because we want to look athletic overnight. This is possible, but it requires patience and discipline in what we eat and our daily habits.
