5 Signs That You're Overexercising

August 27, 2024
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Regular exercise is one of the staples of a healthy life no matter what age you are. Keeping your body physically active and mobile is the key to longevity and making it a habit will help you in every aspect of your life.

But is there such a thing as overexercising or too much exercise?

Feeling tired, dealing with aches and pains, not getting enough sleep or feelings of depression can all be signs of possible overexercising. These symptoms can detract from the benefits that regular exercise can provide.

In This Episode You Will Learn:

1). Some of Meredith's personal experiences in working with clients over the years and their struggles with overexercising.

2). How injury caused by over use is a clear sign that you may be pushing your body too much without giving it enough time to recover.

3). Some of the factors that cause us to feel pressured into over exercising and how that can be unhealthy not just physically but mentally as well.

4). Why experiencing a loss of appetite can be a symptom of overexercising.

5). Why learning to listen to your body and prioritizing recovery is important in avoiding the common pitfalls of overexercising.

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We hope the tips we've shared in this episode help if you're dealing with possible overexercising. It is difficult to diagnose and can be mistaken for many other things. Making sure you continue to exercise in a healthy way that allows your body to recover and rest is key to maintaining a long healthy life for years to come.

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Meet Your Host
Meredith Chen is an AFAA-certified personal and group fitness trainer and the host of the popular YouTube channel, Senior Fitness with Meredith. She has been training for over 15 years, has been endorsed by healthcare professionals and physical therapists, and has shadowed top industry experts to continuously create the best and safest content for her viewers and participants.

Meredith became interested in working with older adults after a client asked her to become the Fitness Coordinator at a local senior community, and the rest is history! Meredith has a passion for motivating others to lead happy and healthy lifestyles and is dedicated to helping seniors enrich their mental, physical, and nutritional wellness. Her goals are to help all audiences in their health and fitness journey, be an overall inspiration, and help others reach their goals.

Meredith says, “I see fitness not just as a ‘go, go, go,’ ‘push yourself harder,’ ‘run faster’ objective. It is more purposeful, more long-term in benefits, and for overall wellness.”
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