The benefits of regular exercise for older adults are well documented. But is it possible to overexercise? What happens when you do too much and how do you know if you’re doing too much?
The answer to this question is yes, you can overdo it. Too much of a good thing isn’t good. Use this checklist to determine if you’re doing too much.
Symptoms of Overexercising
- Fatigue
- Chronic colds
- Loss of energy
- Weight gain
- Decline in stamina
- Muscle soreness that lasts more than a few days
- Repetitive injuries
- Decline in exercise performance
- Poor sleep
- Muscular strains and pains
- Overuse injuries
- Reduced appetite
Solutions
- Reduce exercise time
- Reduce vigorous exercise days
- Schedule resting days for lighter exercise such as Yoga, Stretching or Tai Chi
- Discontinue exercises that are not suitable for you
- Be sure you have sufficient strength to perform your favorite recreational sport
- Include core strength in your fitness routine, especially if you play golf, pickleball, tennis or baseball
- Avoid keeping up with your younger self
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