Over-exercising Can Be Dangerous

We all get so revved up when we begin a exercise program. Exercise is one of those things that has to be done on a regular basis without being overdone. This is a major reason that it is recommended that you utilize a exercise journal so that you can be sure that you are not over-exercising any one muscle.

This is also why it is recommended that you do not exercise every single day, so that you force your body to rest for some time. There are some health concerns associated with over-exercise that you need to know about. Although, it is not that common, it is possible.

Exercise is a stressor that causes catabolic effect when proteins are consumed in order to give us energy. When we exercise, we are in effect causing many micro tears within our muscle. When we fail do not give our muscles time to rest, we run the risk of not allowing our muscles to recover.

In some instances of extreme over exercise as found with the military, it has been shown that there can be some performance loss and cause damage to the muscle. It is also possible to over train to the point where the muscle simply can not recover.

In some women that over exercise, it has also been shown to stop menstrual flow. In younger adolescents it has also been shown to stunt growth.

The chances that you will over-exercise are small, but just be sure to take the necessary precautions to ensure that you are giving each body part the proper amount of rest. You should also limit to less than 2 hours for any single work out.

Exercise Makes You Younger

Well here is another reason that you need to exercise. I found this on Yahoo, Dr. Mao Secrets to Longevity. He stated the following statement in a list of ways to increase your life span.

Boost Your "Youth Hormones"
You don't need pills to flood your body with a rejuvenating flood of growth hormones. Research has found that doing squats and leg presses will greatly increase your natural production of the "youth hormone". Increased growth hormone translates to an elevated mood, among other physical benefits. Keep it up with weight training, knee bends, push-ups, and rowing.

I have to say that I agree with this statement. Have you ever noticed that if you spend a day or so being completely lazy with very little movement more than from the fridge, couch, bathroom how hard it is to get moving with your regular routine? I don't know why it is so hard, but it is what it is. So get moving with some form of exercise, because if not it will be that much more difficult to get moving when you want to.

Watch this video on some more tips from Dr. Oz on how to stay young.