We all have our reasons on why we exercise, whether it's to lose weight, strengthen and tone our bodies, compete in a sporting event, or train as an athlete, there will always be some chance of over training or exercising too much.
If you feel like you are overdoing it with your exercise routine; here are some suggestions to help you STOP THE MADNESS and to get you back into a safe routine.
1.
Change your way of thinking and attitude when it comes to exercising.
Re-evaluate your goals and the reason why you exercise.
Remember that exercising should be done to benefit your body, not hurt you.
Establish a balanced and safe exercise routine that will help you to obtain your goals.
2.
Be realistic with your goals.
If you are trying to lose weight.
Remember that you did not put it on overnight, nor will you lose it overnight.
Instead, make small goals that are obtainable.
For example, establish a goal to lose 6lbs in 30 days.
If you are training for a competition or sporting event, start early to build yourself up instead overtraining and pushing yourself too hard in a short period of time.
3.
Be realistic with your body! Not everyone is meant to be a size 6.
Figure out the weight, size and shape that will provide you with mental, physical and emotional well-being that is needed to take you through the day.
4.
Exercise in moderation.
If you are just establishing an exercise program, start slowly and build gradually.
I would suggest you start with maybe 2-3 times a week, for 20- 45 minutes.
If you have been exercising for a while I would suggest 3-5 times a week, for 30-60 minutes.
5.
Vary your exercise.
Change the intensity of your workout by running one day and walking the next.
Change from the treadmill to the elliptical.
Trying alternating muscle groups when strength training.
On Monday, you can do back/chest, change to legs on Wednesday and biceps/triceps on Friday.
This way you will not only give your body a rest but you create balance by not overworking muscle groups.
Establish several exercise programs that suits your needs and goals but give your balance and rest in between.
6.
Listen to your body.
If you are not feeling well...
Rest! Pushing yourself can make matters worse.
Understand the difference between being sore from exercising and hurting.
If you are sore, try some stretching or light exercises to relieve the soreness.
If you are hurting or in pain, give your body a rest.
If the pain continues talk to your physician.
7.
Sleep and Rest.
Our bodies not only need sleep to help us function each day; but it also needs it to help heal and repair from exercising and daily tasks.
Remember this, when you abuse exercise, you abuse your body.
You may not see the impact of it now; however, consider the long term effect of exercising too much or over training.
Establish a balance and safe exercise routine that will sustain you for a long time.
Your body will appreciate it!
If you feel like you are overdoing it with your exercise routine; here are some suggestions to help you STOP THE MADNESS and to get you back into a safe routine.
1.
Change your way of thinking and attitude when it comes to exercising.
Re-evaluate your goals and the reason why you exercise.
Remember that exercising should be done to benefit your body, not hurt you.
Establish a balanced and safe exercise routine that will help you to obtain your goals.
2.
Be realistic with your goals.
If you are trying to lose weight.
Remember that you did not put it on overnight, nor will you lose it overnight.
Instead, make small goals that are obtainable.
For example, establish a goal to lose 6lbs in 30 days.
If you are training for a competition or sporting event, start early to build yourself up instead overtraining and pushing yourself too hard in a short period of time.
3.
Be realistic with your body! Not everyone is meant to be a size 6.
Figure out the weight, size and shape that will provide you with mental, physical and emotional well-being that is needed to take you through the day.
4.
Exercise in moderation.
If you are just establishing an exercise program, start slowly and build gradually.
I would suggest you start with maybe 2-3 times a week, for 20- 45 minutes.
If you have been exercising for a while I would suggest 3-5 times a week, for 30-60 minutes.
5.
Vary your exercise.
Change the intensity of your workout by running one day and walking the next.
Change from the treadmill to the elliptical.
Trying alternating muscle groups when strength training.
On Monday, you can do back/chest, change to legs on Wednesday and biceps/triceps on Friday.
This way you will not only give your body a rest but you create balance by not overworking muscle groups.
Establish several exercise programs that suits your needs and goals but give your balance and rest in between.
6.
Listen to your body.
If you are not feeling well...
Rest! Pushing yourself can make matters worse.
Understand the difference between being sore from exercising and hurting.
If you are sore, try some stretching or light exercises to relieve the soreness.
If you are hurting or in pain, give your body a rest.
If the pain continues talk to your physician.
7.
Sleep and Rest.
Our bodies not only need sleep to help us function each day; but it also needs it to help heal and repair from exercising and daily tasks.
Remember this, when you abuse exercise, you abuse your body.
You may not see the impact of it now; however, consider the long term effect of exercising too much or over training.
Establish a balance and safe exercise routine that will sustain you for a long time.
Your body will appreciate it!
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