is it bad to exercise every day of the week?

Question

i typically run 3 miles every other day and go rock climbing 3 hours(which adds up to about an hour of actual climbing) on the other days. should i be trying to take time off to rest? or am i okay being that i am not working myself too hard?

Answer 1

First off I can tell you that I am certified by the American College of Sports Medicine. I can tell you what we were taught in basic general terms.

Aerobic exericise is recommended every day. This would include walking, swimming, and hiking.

However is it not recommended to practice anareobic exercise on the same muscle group two days in a row.

The result can be over working that musicle group. When your muscles get worked your brain releases endorphins to act as natural pain-relievers so that you might not realiize when you are working your muscles too hard.

The real damage can be done to ligaments and tendons that do not grow stonger in adults. Your muscles will naturally shift more pressure onto these and your joints when your msucles are over worked. This can lead to long term damage that is going to require surgery to repair.

The next thing I would be concerned about is all the running. This is how it was explained to me. Multiply your weight times 3. That is the actual amount of pressure put on your joints every step that you jog. They do not even recommend running as a regular part of your exercise program anymore, except for professional atheletes who's jobs require this. But, we are usually only talking about a ten year career in most sports.You also have to consider that same impact affecting your internal organs with each step.

Walking is by far a lower impact exercise. Swimming has zero impact and this might be something to gradually work into your training schedule.

Usually someone asks this question when they feel something they haven't felt before or received some other signal from the body that they might be doing to much. If you have to ask youself if you are pushing yourself too hard then you probably are. I know this is not a popular answer, but I have seen to many retired atheletes who can barely walk by age 60.

I am one of those atheletes. Every joint, ligament, and tendon, in my body has an extra 25 years wear on it. Now I can't even run and will have surgery on my back next month.

I am not complaining though because I am the one who made those decisions. Now if I can at least pass on some of the things I have learned then maybe all of the over-training and the effects of the sport itself will not all be for nothing.

Your excerise schedule does not look like you are over doing it. But, the fact that you are asking might suggest to just slow down a little.

"Take care of your body. It is the most valuable instrument you will ever own." or something like that.

Answer 2

Exercise Everyday

Answer 3

Apollo is completely incorrect about running damaging knees and joints. This is a fairly common misperception, but it is a myth. Studies have actually shown the opposite- regular runners tend to have stronger, healthier knees, joints, and connective tissue than non-runners. Also, it is important to take at least one day off per week. Active recovery (an easy walk) is fine. The day off helps your body recover in many ways, not just for muscles and ligaments. Over exercise wreaks havoc on your hormone levels and not resting enough will cause a cascade of unpleasant things to happen in your body. Cortisol levels will skyrocket and then you run the risk of developing adrenal exhaustion. Take it easy one day a week.

Answer 4

I would take as least one or two days off inbetween your exercising to rest. Exercise is wonderful for everyone, but your body does need a break every once in a while.

Answer 5

Running and rock climbing are strength and stamina exercises. Because they are not muscle building, or building muscle size, these type of exercises are ok to do on a daily basis. A rest somewhere would be beneficial in that it will allow full recovery especially from the strength required for rock climbing.

Answer 6

Is Working Out Everyday Bad

Answer 7

in fact working out every day will cripple your body workflow, making you weak or fatigue and lack of energy to perform other tasks such as office works. you get exhausted easily because you did not have enough rest; you're pushing yourself over the limit. You can get cases like hypotension (too low BP) because you exercised a lot more than your consumption.at the end of the day you become skinny.

Answer 8

You should try and have one day of rest. You'll still be pushing yourself hard by working out 6 days a week. But your muscles do need a day to rest and recover. Make sure you are getting in enough protein.

Answer 9

there is no need to exercise every day,your muscle don't get a rest they need to progress.... take a look at http://dietwithresults.blogspot.com for some advices

Answer 10

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yes- its bad. you are exhausted and not giving your body enough fuel to rebuild and get stronger. You need to work with a coach or trainer and figure out what your calorie intact should be, your not only not improving - your getting worse- thats stupid.