New General Health Question
Is too much exercise dangerous?
Yes, too much exercise is dangerous. Too much exercise can lead to overtraining. Individuals who suffer from overtraining experience
- fatigue
- lethargy
- fever
- depression
- decreased performance
- loss of sexual drive
- inability to concentrate
- nausea
Your body needs rest to adapt
After you exercise, your body needs rest to adapt to the new load you have placed on your body in the form of exercise. For example, if you run for 20 - 30 minutes for the first time, you have burdened your body with an activity it was not used to.
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