Exercise: Don't Overdo It
Posted on Oct 13th 2009 9:00AM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Fitness
Exercise is essential, but so is taking a break from your workout.
Most of us struggle to get enough exercise, but if you're one of those impressive ultra-motivated exercisers, you should know that you can get too much of a good thing when it comes to exercise. Your body needs a certain amount of rest, and working out too much can cause an array of problems -- think muscle strain, joint pain, even injuries -- which can literally stop you in your tracks and keep you from working out at all. Yikes.
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Good for you for taking fitness seriously, but give yourself permission to take a day or two off. If you still can't stand the idea of a time-out, make sure you're switching it up -- try going for a swim or taking a yoga class on your 'off' days.








