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O is for Over Training

I’ve posted warnings about over training before. I’ve made suggestions and recommended rest. I’ve said that over training is bad for you and can have negative side effects, but let’s talk about what over training is. Typically, if you are exercising beyond your ability to recover, then you’re overtraining. What does that mean? Someone who exercises 7 days a week at a high intensity, never giving their muscles the 24 to 48 hours they need to rest, recover and repair from the previous workout are overtraining. They are doing this because the constant stress on the muscles without repair can … Continue reading →

Women’s Fitness: It’s That Time of the Month

Hey ladies, you know what time I’m talking about and you know how it can leave you feeling discombobulated and uncomfortable. Over the years, it’s been my experience that when you have cramps, bloating and other discomfort – working out is not necessarily high on your list. So let’s talk about that for a few minutes – first and foremost, if you are that uncomfortable – skipping your workout or reducing the intensity of it is not a bad plan. Regular Exercise Can Help Though If you exercise regularly, however, maintaining a regular exercise routine 3 to 5 times a … Continue reading →

Does Being Super Fit Equal Super Healthy?

Okay, time to take a step back for a few minutes because the following may startle you. Yes, fitness helps improve your health. It has positive effects on your immune system and it keeps your stress levels low and helps reduce the devastating effects that stress can have on your body. Now here’s the kicker – if you exercise to excess, you can be as destructive if not more so than if you weren’t exercising at all. Too much exercise can damage your bones, your joints and your muscles. It can also cover up problems that you did not even … Continue reading →