Over-
exercising
especially
in a short
span of
time can
have an
adverse
effect on
our bodies.
In a bid to lose weight quickly, we tend to
overtrain which could affect the health
negatively. So, it is important to recognise the
signs of the negative effects of exercise.
Dr. Rohit Malhotra, Physiotherapist with the
Delhi based Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute
explains how over-exercising or overtraining
can cause health problems.
Here they are:
More Prone To Injuries: When you exercise
excessively your body becomes more prone to
injuries. Muscle soreness is very common when
exercising a lot. Your body needs to rest. If you
exercise a lot, it can lead to strained ligaments
and tendons. These put your bones at risk for
fractures. Too much exercise can also harm
your body tissues.
Muscle Mass: You tend to lose muscle mass and
your body suffers from nutritional deficiency.
You curb your body’s need for nutrition by
excessive exercise and dieting, which can have
an adverse effect on your overall health.
Weakened Immune System: When you exercise a lot
your body's immune system weakens. You get
more prone to viruses and colds. Exercise
affects your body and leaves it exhausted.
Furthermore, your weakened immune system
is not efficient enough to kill bacteria or other
illnesses.
Eating Disorders : People who are addicted to over
exercising and have just weight loss in mind
are prone to developing various eating
disorders. Disorders like bulimia and anorexia
can affect these people because the main cause
for these disorders is compulsive exercising.
Sleeping Disorders : People face this problem
because their body feels very tired, lethargic
and drained out. They have difficulties in
sitting still. Everything seems heightened and
the body aches because of excessive exercise.
Cessation of Menstrual Cycle: Many studies show
that female athletes who face extensive
training suffer from bone loss. This state is
called amenorrhea and if it persists for a long
time, then it is difficult to cure. Other factors
like changes in diet, excessive weight loss and
stress can also cause amenorrhea.