Wednesday, December 20, 2006

One can exercise too much

According to experts, one can overdo it when it comes to exercise. Overzealous exercisers can run their way into stress fractures, insomina, and comrpomised immune systems. Every individual has a different threshold, however, one hour daily seems to be the maximum. More than 12 hours of exercise a wekk does not allow the body to bounce back well.

Of special concern are middle-age men who get back into exercise after years of inactivity and are at risk for heart attacks.

Courtesy of AP

Bonnie - one thing not mentioned in this piece is the depletion of essential vitamins and minerals from overexercise. I can guarantee that individuals who exercise a lot do not replenish their nutrients properly, and this is crucial!

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