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What are the dangers of excessive exercise?

Excessive exercise may bring a series of hazards to the body, including but not limited to the following: Physical fatigue: If the body fatigue after exercise lasts 2-3 days or more, it may be a manifestation of excessive exercise.
Muscle pain: If muscle pain persists for 3-4 days or longer after exercise, reduce the intensity of exercise or stop exercise.
Nausea and vomiting: if not caused by improper diet, most of them are caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain due to excessive exercise.
Dizziness and headache: may occur after strenuous exercise, mainly related to changes in blood pressure and low oxygen levels in the blood.
Decreased sleep quality: Too strenuous or frequent exercise can lead to insomnia. Mental stress: If there is no sense of relaxation after exercise, but feel physically and mentally exhausted, it may be excessive exercise.
Decreased immune function: Vigorous exercise can produce immunosuppressive proteins, reduce the number of immune cells, and reduce immunity.
Decreased exercise ability: Heavy exercise may lead to exercise anemia, which increases the risk of bone and joint injury. Heart problems: Excessive exercise can lead to heart muscle damage, arrhythmia, and even sudden death.
Gastrointestinal problems: Excessive exercise can cause exercise-induced abdominal pain, gastrointestinal syndrome, and even stress ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding.
The key to avoiding excessive exercise is to arrange the exercise plan properly, including the appropriate intensity, frequency and duration of exercise. At the same time, pay attention to the warm-up and relaxation before and after exercise to ensure adequate rest and nutritional supplements. If you feel uncomfortable after exercise, you should adjust your exercise plan in time or consult a professional doctor.
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Original post by DkJing
Excessive exercise may bring a series of hazards to the body, including but not limited to the following: Physical fatigue: If the body fatigue after exercise lasts 2-3 days or more, it may be a manifestation of excessive exercise.
Muscle pain: If muscle pain persists for 3-4 days or longer after exercise, reduce the intensity of exercise or stop exercise.
Nausea and vomiting: if not caused by improper diet, most of them are caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain due to excessive exercise.
Dizziness and headache: may occur after strenuous exercise, mainly related to changes in blood pressure and low oxygen levels in the blood.
Decreased sleep quality: Too strenuous or frequent exercise can lead to insomnia. Mental stress: If there is no sense of relaxation after exercise, but feel physically and mentally exhausted, it may be excessive exercise.
Decreased immune function: Vigorous exercise can produce immunosuppressive proteins, reduce the number of immune cells, and reduce immunity.
Decreased exercise ability: Heavy exercise may lead to exercise anemia, which increases the risk of bone and joint injury. Heart problems: Excessive exercise can lead to heart muscle damage, arrhythmia, and even sudden death.
Gastrointestinal problems: Excessive exercise can cause exercise-induced abdominal pain, gastrointestinal syndrome, and even stress ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding.
The key to avoiding excessive exercise is to arrange the exercise plan properly, including the appropriate intensity, frequency and duration of exercise. At the same time, pay attention to the warm-up and relaxation before and after exercise to ensure adequate rest and nutritional supplements. If you feel uncomfortable after exercise, you should adjust your exercise plan in time or consult a professional doctor.

this was really handy, thx!
i already have anaemia so if i exercise too much, will it get worse?
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Great info, thanks a lot! I'm trying to maintain an active lifestyle, so I appreciate the detailed overview of the potential risks. The instaflex reviews I've read suggest it could be a helpful supplement for joint health, which is especially important when exercising intensely. I'll be sure to keep these warnings in mind and listen to my body as I continue my fitness routine.
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