Dear Dr. Jack: Is it Possible to Exercise too Much?

Dr. Jack Harless
Manger of the Franciscan Center

The answer, of course, is yes.  Generally you should give your body a day of rest in between exercise.  If you are diligent about alternating types of activity, it can be done every day.  This means, for example, cardio-vascular exercise on one day, weight training the next, long-distance walking on the following day, etc.  The most important thing is to listen to your body.  It will tell you if you’re overdoing it.  When you go from a mild productive muscle ache, to stabbing, sharp or burning pain, with energy levels dropping, you’re overdoing it.

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