Dr. Grawe discusses the effects of exercising too much
What really happens to your body
when you exercise too much
There's no question that exercise is a good thing. A regular workout routine can help control weight, keep your health in check, improve your mood, boost your energy, help you sleep, and even rev up your love life (major bonus, right?). But still, it's possible to have too much of anything, even something as fabulous and necessary as exercise.
How much exercise do you need?
In order to maintain your general health, most adults should aim to squeeze in 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity each week. It's not easy to keep track of how much you're exercising in a week's time (we've got more important things to keep track of, I know), but aim for about 30 minutes a day, five days a week to keep things in check — more if you're trying to lose weight. If you're doing high intensity exercises, limit yourself to no more than three times per week.