Exercise And
Harm
Anytime you exercise, your brain releases chemicals known as
endorphins that produce a feeling of euphoria, which is known as "runners
high", which is also very easy to become chemically addicted to.
Without this rush, you'll feel irritable and out of it until
you exercise again. Therefore, you'll go
on exercising and not listen to what your body is actually telling you - which
is to stop.
The main reason addicts will continue to push themselves lies
in what will happen when they don't work out. Normally when they are unable to
exercise, they will display signs of depression, anxiety, confusion, and be
less happy with themselves.
Aches and pains
Over exercising doesn't only affect the mind, but the body
as well. Exercise will initially do what
it is intended to do, give you a fit body but once you cross the line however,
it can be drastic. Muscle damage, osteoarthritis, and heart problems will all be
waiting in the wings if you continue to overdo it. The body has limits and if you push beyond that
limit, you'll do nothing but harm yourself.
Obsessive exercise tends to happen among those who are new
to exercise. Therefore, if you are keen to
reap the benefits of getting fit, you'll tend to overstep the limits.
The initial signs of over exercise are exhaustion, which can
lead to a build up of fatigue. Keep in mind,
it isn't only the muscles that are at risk, but the bones as well. Many people who exercise push themselves to
the point of injuries such as shin splints or even stress fractures, then
refuse to rest, which causes greater and sometimes even permanent damage.
Even a brisk walk in the morning doesn't come without risk,
as walking too much can lead to osteoarthritis.
When you walk, you are working against gravity. Even though you are exercising your muscles,
you are also harming your knee joints as well.
Many people who walk up to an hour or more everyday end up
with complaints of aches in the knees.
The fact is, jogging also harms the knees, and too many sit ups can hurt
as well. As with any type of exercise,
moderation is the key.
You should always start off gradually, and combine several
different types of workouts, which is one thing that obsessive exercisers
forget to do. One of the biggest
complication factors of people who get addicted to exercise is that they will
tend to perform the same workout each and every day, which further increases
the risk of permanent damage.
Think right
You should never work out to the point where you feel
completely exhausted once you have finished. Your limit with exercise should be
45 minutes to an hour, four or five days a week. When you are finished, your workout should
leave you feeling fresh and energetic.
Every week should make it a point to take a day's break - as your body
will need to relax and rejuvenate.
The key to achieving this completely lies in your attitude,
as exercising is the way to a healthy life.
If you do it only to please yourself, you'll defeat the entire purpose
when you stand there on the weighing machine.
If you take things one day at a time and don't over do it,
you'll be well on your way to a healthy body.
Exercising can be a lot of fun and a way to relax, if you don't rush
it. Start off slow and gradually work
your way up. Before you know it, you'll
know how to prevent injuries before they happen and you'll know exactly what
you need to do to remain healthy.
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