Exercise And Harm

Every time you workout, the brain unfetters a certain chemical, referred to as endorphins. A feeling of euphoria is known to emanate from endorphins, better known as “runner high”. Note that it is very easy for one to get addicted to this chemical – wherein one becomes very irritable once they stop an exercise. The only way to counter the irritability will be to keep on exercising, even if the body is communicating to you that you should stop.

The reason why one will keep on keeping on is because of the repercussions that await the addict if they don’t exercise. Such repercussions include signs of anxiety, depression, confusion and feelings of less content with oneself. Be advised that over exercising will affect not only the mental being but also the physical being. Exercise is generally good as it will give you a fit body, but once you over do it, it becomes severe. Some drastic conditions you might experience include heart complications, osteoarthritis and muscle damages.

Compulsive exercise normally occurs among workout newbies. This is because they’re always very keen for the end results; hence tend to cross the limits. The first over-exercise signs will be exhaustion, leading to an accumulation of fatigue. Note that even the bones are at risk when you over exercise leading to injuries like stress fractures and shin splints. The injuries worsen when one doesn’t rest, sometimes leading to permanent damages.

Did you know that even your morning brisk walk is risky as an excess of it can cause osteoarthritis? Basically, even though you will be exercising your muscles when walking, you will be working in opposition to gravity, thus you might also be damaging the knee joints. It is not uncommon to find complains of knee aches and pains among majority of people who walk for up to an hour each day. Jogging and excessive sit ups can equally damage the knees. Just like any other form of exercise, the key is moderation.

As a rule of thumb, always begin slowly, and coalesce various forms of workouts. This is sadly the point that obsessive exercisers miss out, they tend to practice the same exercise each day, which enhances the risk of lasting harm. Another thing to always keep in mind is that you should never exercise to a point where you feel totally worn out after the workout. The optimal exercise duration should be at least 45-60 minutes, 4 or 5 days each week.

A good exercise is one that will make you feel energetic, rejuvenated and fresh once you are done. Each week, reward your body with a day’s off, as it will require sometime to revitalize. To achieve a total healthy life will basically depend on your attitude. Just take a step at a time and don’t over exercise. Actually, exercise is known to be very fun and one of the best ways to relax, but only if it is not rushed and overdone. As time goes by, you will learn the skill required to avoid injuries and how to exercise in a healthy way.