Friday, April 25, 2008

Exercise and Injuries

Exercise and Injuries
Anytime you exercise, your brain releases chemicals known
as endorphins that produce a feeling of euphoria. This is
also known as a "runner's high", which is very easy to
become chemically addicted to.

Without this adrenalin rush, you'll feel irritable until
you exercise again. Therefore, you'll go on exercising and
not listen to what your body is actually telling you -
which is to stop.

The reason exercise addicts continue to push themselves
lies in what occurs when they don't work out. When they are
unable to exercise, they will exhibit signs of depression,
anxiety, confusion, and be less happy with themselves.

Exercise injuries doesn't only affect the body, it affects
the mind as well.

Exercise will give you a fit body but once you surpass your
limit it can lead to exercise injuries. Muscle damage,
osteoarthritis, and heart problems will all be waiting in
your near future if you continue to over exercise. The body
has limits and if you push beyond that limit, you'll only
create unwanted exercise injuries.

Exercise injuries tend to happen among those who are new to
exercise. Therefore, if you are to reap the benefits of
getting fit, be aware of possible exercise injuries and do
not overstep your limits.

The initial signs of over exercise are exhaustion, which
can lead to fatigue.

Keep in mind that it isn't only the muscles that are at
risk, but the bones as well. Many people who exercise push
themselves to the point of injuries such as shin splints or
even stress fractures, then refuse to rest, which causes
greater and sometimes even permanent injuries.

A brisk walk in the morning doesn't come without risk of
injury, as walking too much can lead to osteoarthritis.
When you walk, you are working against gravity. Even though
you are exercising your muscles, you are also injuring your
knee joints as well.

Many people who walk up to an hour or more everyday end up
with complaints of aches in the knees. The fact is, jogging
also injures the knees, and too many sit ups can hurt as
well. As with any type of exercise, moderation is the key.

You should always start off exercising gradually to evade
injuries, and combine several different types of workouts,
which is one thing that obsessive exercisers forget to do.
One complication factor of people who get addicted to
exercise is that they will tend to perform the same workout
each and every day, which puts them at risk of permanent
injuries.

Think right! You should never work out to the point where
you feel completely exhausted. Exercising to the point of
exhaustion can lead to injuries. Your limit with exercise
should be 45 minutes to an hour, four or five days a week
to avoid any possible exercise injuries. Your workout
should leave you feeling fresh and energetic, without any
injuries. Every week you should make it a point to take a
break - as your body will need to relax and rejuvenate to
avoid any possible injuries.

The key to achieving your goal lies in your attitude, as
exercising without causing injuries is the way to a
healthier life.

If you take things one day at a time and don't over
exercise, you'll be well on your way to a healthy body.
Exercising can be a lot of fun and a way to relax, if you
don't rush it. Start slow and gradually work your way up to
avoid exercise injuries. Before you know it, you'll know
how to prevent injuries before they happen and you'll know
exactly what you need to do to remain healthy.


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