The gym culture in India and the gyms that have
mushroomed across cities and towns are testaments to the fact that people have
been flocking to these places to remain well-groomed and fit. The craze is
evident from the fact that gyms provide various offers to woo the crowd.
The question remains whether these centers are
providing suitable exercise options. Also, taking cues from the Internet, many
indulge in hardcore exercises without realizing the ill effects. Even social
media has gained inroads into people’s minds, with many blindly following
without taking any expert opinion on whether specific exercises are needed or
not.
Regular exercise is well-promoted among the
medical fraternity as it boosts overall mental health and prevents certain
diseases.
People want to find solace from their grinding
daily activities by exercising in various forms; however, few realize that
overdoing exercises can be fatal. Even yoga, swimming, and running, apart from
regular exercises, need a proper mentor to watch the exact nature of exercise
best suited for the body.
The
challenges
Overexercising
has its challenges as it stresses the body beyond its limits. Strenuous
workouts are known to take a severe toll, leading to death among many. Extreme
exercises, like cardio, may lead to stress in the heart, arrhythmias,
atherosclerosis, etc, and may invite cardiac arrest.
The body takes time to come to normal mode after
over-exercising. Some of the common symptoms are feeling tired, injuries,
muscle sprain, mood swings, sore muscles, and leading to depression.
Other symptoms include excessive sweating and
overheating. Intense workouts may lead to fractures, and walking on a speedy
treadmill and falling can cause fractures and bone dislocation.
Too much
exercise also causes fatigue in the workplace. Rather than doing good, it does
more harm.
The
way out
It is advisable
to always follow a trainer’s advice on how to exercise actively, keeping
certain things in mind. Tips can avoid a sudden fall and muscle sprains. Many
households buy accessories to exercise without taking any guidance from
trainers. The result may be catastrophic in case of an unwanted scenario, and
medical intervention is needed at that juncture.
Taking sufficient rest and keeping
dehydrated, if one feels that the level of exercise has reached a body’s
threshold, is recommended.
It is suggested that a nutritious fixed diet be
followed during regular exercise; however, if the body overexercises, it is
deprived of much-needed nutrition, which may lead to deficiencies in the long
run.
The current situation regarding overexercising is
alarming and going by the trend; the day is not far when many will be affected
by overexercising, which can damage their mental and physical well-being.
