Too Much Exercise?

There is no question that exercise is beneficial to all of us, whether you do it at home, outside, or in a gym. It keeps our bodies in excellent health and shape. It also helps us maintain good health. However, is there such a thing as too much exercise? When is exercise considered too much?

The following article hopes to enlighten when exercise might not serve its purpose. When you’re engaged in a workout, for instance, it is crucial that you do not put unnecessary and obviously, unneeded, pressure on any parts of your body. This will not spur anything good for your body.

One: Consider the status of your health before you begin the exercise. You have to ensure first that you are fit and healthy. It is particularly ideal to have a medical check-up first before you embark on an exercise regimen. This is especially true if you are recuperating from a certain sickness.

Two: Start exercising but do it gradually – slowly but surely. Do not immediately launch a rigorous workout regimen. You must first introduce the regimen slowly but surely and then gradually let your body systems properly carry out the exercise routines.

Three: Buy or wear clothes that are comfortable and are fit for exercise. Give attention also to the weather condition in your choice of clothing.

Four: Exercise regularly. Schedule time for you to do your exercise. Results will not come overnight so you have to be adamant. Most importantly, never expect instant results or transformations!

Five: Make sure that you do not get dehydrated nor get too overheated. Heat exhaustion is dangerous.

A more lengthy discussion is in order regarding heat exhaustion and how to avoid it. Some reminders can be handy: you need to drink a lot of fluids. Your body will quickly experience dehydration if you don’t replenish lost fluids. Lost fluids can be replaced by drinking sports drinks or mineral water. Keep a bottle of these replacement drinks ready at all times when you’re doing your exercise.

In times of really warm weather, you may want to do your exercise routines in the evenings. Alternatively, you can also do your routine in the early mornings. Indoor exercise can also be a good option. Also, be aware of signs such as dizziness, lightheadedness and fatigue – if you start experiencing any of these, stop doing your exercise routines, rest for a while in a cool area and immediately drink lots of fluids.

You should also wear loose, comfortable and cool clothes. These clothes should be made out of fabrics that could let your body to freely breathe.

Regular exercise:

Bear in mind that it’s way better to do brief yet regular exercises rather than do a lot of routines for a day and then forget all about the routines for the succeeding days. Good regular exercise can be done in a matter of twenty minutes, twice or thrice a day. You may consider brisk walking for about 2 to 5 miles. Riding the bicycle can also serve as a good exercise option especially when the weather is cool. Just remember that the key thing to do is never to overexert and never to put too much strain on your body.

Make it a point to schedule your exercises at the usual time. Sooner or later, you will be able to establish a routine. Remember that once you already have a good exercise habit, the unwanted fats and flab will just slowly come off. Your muscles will also gain power and strength. Over time, changes will spring up and you will certainly see that those changes are for the better. You will also feel much better.

Don’t forget that exercise goes very well with a healthy, balanced diet. Diet and exercise will produce ideal results. Moreover, you should also get plenty of sleep.

It still holds true also that moderation is the key to good exercise.