Can you exercise too much?
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So for a little while I will be doing a kettlebell workout Monday mornings, walking to/from work (30 min either way) and doing a 1 hour kickboxing class in the evenings. I'm not looking to lose any more weight. I'm happy with my weight and I'm getting there on my toning (according to the Fat 2 Fit Ratio I'm at 21.5% BF). I'll be doing kickboxing Tue/Thur/Sat as well and another kettlebell on Wed mornings. I like working out, but I'm wondering if you can workout too much or maybe I should add some more food in to make sure I don't lose weight?
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As long as your nutrition and rest is on point you will be fine.
Sounds like you have two rest days a week.
That's plenty.0 -
So for a little while I will be doing a kettlebell workout Monday mornings, walking to/from work (30 min either way) and doing a 1 hour kickboxing class in the evenings. I'm not looking to lose any more weight. I'm happy with my weight and I'm getting there on my toning (according to the Fat 2 Fit Ratio I'm at 21.5% BF). I'll be doing kickboxing Tue/Thur/Sat as well and another kettlebell on Wed mornings. I like working out, but I'm wondering if you can workout too much or maybe I should add some more food in to make sure I don't lose weight?
If you're satisfied with your current weight and you aren't trying to bulk or cut then I'd increase calorie intake until your weight stabilizes.
EDIT: More clearly, if you are increasing your calorie expenditure by adding activity you would want to add calories to offset it.0 -
As long as your nutrition and rest is on point you will be fine.
Sounds like you have two rest days a week.
That's plenty.
I'm his wing-man....carry on.0 -
I've read that the benefits of exercise are outweighed by the stress on your body after 4000 calories per week (Mark's Daily Apple). Probably a little more for some, a little less for others. If you feel pretty good and are not getting colds or injuries, then you're doing ok.0
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Your body will let you know if it's too much. Also, maybe plan on taking a rest day or maybe a week where you take it easy every so often. It also might not hurt to change up your workouts, keeping up a good variety allows your muscles to work in all kinds of ways.0
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