Excessive exercise results in decreased training performance, which interferes with muscle hypertrophy, as it is at rest when the muscle recovers from training and develops.
In addition, excessive physical activity is harmful to health and can lead to muscle and joint injuries, exhaustion and extreme muscle fatigue, requiring a complete training stop for the body to recover.
Excessive physical exercise can be noticed through certain symptoms, such as:
In the presence of these symptoms, the frequency and intensity of the training should be reduced to allow the body to recover, in addition to the need to see the doctor to evaluate the need for medication or treatment that helps in recovery.
Excessive physical exercise leads to changes in hormone production, increased heart rate even at rest, irritability, insomnia and a weakened immune system.
In addition to bodily harm, strenuous physical activity can be harmful to the mind and become a compulsion to exercise, in which the obsession with improving the appearance of the body generates intense anxiety and stress.
When identifying symptoms of excessive exercise or changes in body function, you should consult your doctor to evaluate for any heart, muscle or joint problems that need to be treated.
In addition, it is necessary to stop physical activity and start over gradually (find a professional trained in physical education), once the body has returned to proper functioning. Follow-up with a psychotherapist may also be needed to treat a physical activity obsession and help reduce stress and anxiety.
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