Monday, December 6, 2010

How Much is Too Much?

How to Tell When You’re Working Out Too Much
Over exercising or compulsive exercise is defined as feeling the NEED to workout.
Skipping out on spending time with friends, family and work just to exercise isn’t healthy.
Compulsive exercise is a problem with some people to take working out to the extreme working out 2-3 times per day!

Tips For Balanced Exercise:
-     30-60 min or cardio a day is recommended
-     1 Day of rest is always good for your body to recover
-     Always remember to warm-up before and stretch after your workout (so your muscles   don’t get as sore the next day)
-     Work different muscles to change up your routine so you don’t hurt yourself
Signs You’re Working Out Too Much:
-      Your muscles get tired by shaking
-      You’re in extreme pain (take a rest and stretch)
-      You feel like passing out

If you, or someone you know, is an over-exerciser, talk to a professional-either a personal trainer or physician!!

Be safe when you exercise and know how much is too much!