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Isn't exercise good for you? - Exercise can be really good for you, and is a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle. However, there is such a thing as going too far.

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What is overexercising? -

Overexercising means that you're working out so much that you're actually experiencing a negative health impact. You're not giving your body enough time to recuperate.

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Frequent exercise - Just because you work out more than the average person does not mean that you're overexercising. Your training plan should depend on various individual factors, such as goal, diet, and initial fitness level.

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What are the symptoms of overexercising? - So, what exactly does overexercising look like? Be on the lookout for some of these symptoms if you feel like you may be spending too much time working out.

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Trouble sleeping -

You're very tired but can't seem to sleep, or you have poor sleep quality throughout the night.

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Dehydration -

You constantly feel like you're not taking in enough water, despite drinking the required amount.

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Decreased appetite -

Usually the more you exercise, the hungrier you are. But in this case your appetite has decreased significantly, despite your training regimen remaining the same.

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Exhaustion -

A normal amount of exercise may perk you up, but too much will sap your energy. Pay attention if your daily life all of a sudden seems like a struggle for an extended period of time.

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Weight gain -

While many use exercise to lose weight, overexercising can do the opposite. Due to potential hormonal imbalances, the body can start burning muscle instead of fat, causing weight gain.

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It feels more difficult -

Your standard exercises begin to feel much more difficult than they were previously. Everyone has off days, however, if this becomes the norm, it may be a symptom.

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Chronic injuries -

You have constant injuries, however, you choose to keep working out consistently anyway, instead of stopping to let your body heal.

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Sore muscles -

Sore muscles for a few days after working out is normal. However, if the soreness isn't letting up at all, that's an issue.

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Constantly sick -

You are constantly sick with something. Too much working out can lower your immunity, so you may constantly have a cough, congestion, etc.

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Less enjoyment -

You consistently lack motivation for exercise that you previously really enjoyed.

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Addiction -

You obsess about working out. You're constantly thinking about it, and you put it above everything else, including spending time with friends and family.

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Moody -

Your body is stressed, therefore you are stressed. This can include depression, anxiety, hostility, and many more unpleasant feelings.

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Plateau -

You're stalling in your fitness progress, meaning that no matter how much you work out, you're not improving.

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Amenorrhea -

Women, if they're not eating a sufficient diet for the amount they're working out, can suffer from amenorrhea. This means that they haven't had their period for three months or more.

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Amenorrhea -

This has side effects, including weakened bones, which can cause issues like osteoporosis and leave you more susceptible to stress fractures.

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High resting heart rate -

When you are "resting" (not doing intense physical activity), your heart rate is much higher than normal.

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How to recover from overexercising -

If you think that you may have been overexercising, here are some things you should do to recover.

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See a doctor -

If these symptoms are hitting close to home, you should go see a medical professional to get evaluated.

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See a doctor -

This step is incredibly important, as some of the effects listed can be symptoms of other problems. You want to ensure that overexercise is really the cause.

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Reset your body -

Take a break! Your body needs rest and time to recuperate, and you haven't been giving it enough of that. Take a week or two off.

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Scale way back -

When you do return to training, find a regimen that makes sense for your goals, but is still within a healthy sphere. A trainer and/or nutritionist may be able to help you with that.

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Write in a journal -

Start to write down how you're feeling about fitness on the whole, and what you think your motivation is for working out so much. You can also use it to write down how your body is feeling throughout your new training program.

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Get a sports massage -

Your muscles have been under a lot of strain, and likely haven't had time to recover. Invest in a good sports massage so that they can begin to heal.

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Hydrate -

Just because you aren't working out as often doesn't mean you should stop drinking lots of water. Keep yourself hydrated.

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Find a relaxing activity -

Get involved in a relaxing activity that you can do to counteract the stress that your body has been under. It can be anything from meditation to reading a book, or even going on walks with friends.

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Activities to help you relax -

If you're looking for a stress-relieving activity but don't have one in mind, check out the best way to relax and relieve stress according to your star sign!

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