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working out too much?

Re101
Re101 Posts: 6
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I'm just starting to wonder how much is too much exercise? I'm 18 and im in pretty good shape. I work out an hour or more a day but for some reason i keep gaining weight. I know that i have gained some muscle weight; however, i also know its not all muscle. Im just wondering if there could be a connection between the two? and suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.

As for exercises that i usually do are mostly cardio like the insanity types, running or boot camp classes at the gym. I also take a muscle toning class at the gym 4x a week.

Thanks in advance for replies :)

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  • MiCool90
    MiCool90 Posts: 460 Member
    hard to tell without seeing your exercise and food log
  • zCarsAndCaloriesz
    zCarsAndCaloriesz Posts: 348
    I'm not sure about the exercise.
    But if you are eating a bit to much salt (chips, or processed foods) it can make you retain water weight.
  • Re101
    Re101 Posts: 6
    i eat under 1500 calories a day and avoid salty foods for the most part. which is why im having a hard time figuring out what im doing wrong and why i keep gaining weight
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