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Is there such a thing as too much exercise? Believe it or not, the answer is yes. Ramping up your fitness program too much can result in overtraining, a condition that leaves you tired, sore and uninterested in exercise.
Although overtraining is often associated with serious athletes, it can happen to anyone. People susceptible to overtraining tend to be those who are trying to improve their fitness. Often, they increase the frequency, intensity and duration of their workouts without giving their bodies enough time to recover.
How do you know if you're overtraining? Some symptoms include:
_ muscle soreness
_ difficulty sleeping at ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Don't let overtraining sabotage your fitness program.