Is Working Out Every Day Bad For You?
Short answer
Working out every day is not necessarily bad for you, but you need to be careful about the type of exercise you perform. Repeatedly working out the same muscles may have a negative effect.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
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Category 'A'
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Side effects are rare. Things rated an 'A+' are typically necessary for survival (for example, water).
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. A few harmful qualities may be associated, but only under certain circumstances such as an allergic reaction.
Very healthy and numerous health benefits. Harmful qualities may be associated, but aren't usually serious.
It is important to note that even the best things in life can become bad in immoderate amounts. So, although something may be rated an 'A+', overconsumption/overdoing can bring unwanted effects.
Category 'B'
Very beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B+' may have a few harmful qualities to pay attention to.
Overall beneficial to your health. Things rated a 'B' may have some harmful qualities to pay attention to.
More beneficial to your health than not. However, harmful qualities are most likely associated and shouldn't be overlooked.
The main difference between category 'A' and category 'B' is the harmful qualities typically present in 'B' items. Serious side effects are usually uncommon, but are still possible and should be taken note of.
Category 'C'
Both beneficial and harmful qualities associated. Things rated a 'C+' are typically a bit more on the beneficial side. Still, moderation is important.
A fairly even ratio of beneficial and harmful qualities. Moderation is important. Very general topics that can lean towards both sides of the spectrum will be placed here as well. Rice, for example, can be good or bad depending on the type.
More harmful than beneficial. Side effects are common, especially when consumed/done excessively. Moderation is very important.
Category 'C' usually denotes to both good and bad qualities. When it comes to this category, it is important to keep this word in mind: moderation.
Category 'D'
Harmful to your health. Although benefits may be associated, the bad most likely outweighs the good. Moderation is very important.
Harmful to your health. A few benefits may be associated, but the bad outweighs the good. Moderation is extremely important.
Harmful to your health. Very few, if any, benefits are present. Things in this category should be avoided as much as possible.
Category 'D' is typically for things that are more harmful than beneficial. While consuming/doing something unhealthy once in a blue moon shouldn't hurt, we definitely recommend eliminating 'D' items as a regular part of your routine/diet.
Category 'F'
Category 'F' is for things that fail to bring anything beneficial to the table, and are very harmful to your health. We recommend completely avoiding anything in this category. Long-term side effects of 'F' items are usually very serious.
Category 'N'
'N' stands for neutral. Things placed into this category are generally (a) neither good nor bad for you, or (b) lack the necessary evidence to reach any conclusions.
Long answer
For most people, working out is a necessary hassle that can be stressful to fit into their chaotic schedule. However, other individuals become used to working out and consider it an indispensable part of their daily routine; some people even feel guilty or less energetic if they fail to work out six or seven times per week.
For those who feel best when they exercise every day, the question of whether working out this much can have harmful effects on their health is often considered. There is significant controversy regarding this issue. Most medical professionals recommend that the average adult perform at least sixty minutes of cardio five days per week in order to stay healthy. However, is working out more than the recommended amount harmful or just a healthy bonus?
The truth is, working out every day is not necessarily a bad thing, but it can be. It all depends on upon what type of exercise you perform. If you are committed to working out seven days per week, the healthiest way to do that is to vary the type of exercise you participate in each day. For example, running four miles, lifting heavy weights, or doing intense ab workouts every day of the week can cause muscle strain, joint problems, and even an increased risk of heart problems (although very rare). Most commonly, if you are repeatedly tearing down the same muscles every single day, they won't be able to repair themselves and grow. Instead, you may experience muscle loss.
However, if you vary your schedule and only perform each of your workouts two to three times per week, you can stay healthy and work out every day. One common practice is to avoid working out a muscle group that is sore. When muscles are sore, that is a clear sign that they need a break to repair a grow.
Possible long-term side effects
- muscle strain
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not enough recovery time
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heart problems (rare)
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joint problems
Benefits
- combat stress
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improved mood
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improved blood flow
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weight loss
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increased libido
Healthier alternatives
- take at least one "off day"
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workout different muscles each day
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Written by Shaylie F
Published on: 12-29-2015
Last updated: 12-10-2016
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