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How Much Should I Exercise

Monday, July 26, 2010 By: fitfax

When you ask yourself how much should I exercise, think about your fitness goals before you decide on an answer.  A certain amount of exercise for one person may not be same or offer the same benefits for someone else.  Exercise is very personal depending on your goals.

There are some additional thoughts in regard to exercising:

  • Keep it simple!  Don’t make your exercise sessions  long and complicated.  Get in, Get out, Get fit.
  • Stay encouraged.  You may not  see results as quick as you’d like, but they will come.
  • You’ll start to feel good about your self.  There’s nothing like having positive self esteem.
  • You’ll be getting healthier.  Muscles will be toning up, you’ll sleep better at night and some health issues may begin to diminish.
  • You will be improving the quality of your life with exercise and fitness.

So the question of how much should I exercise is a decision only you can make with information and knowledge.  Start out slow with modifications and gradually increase your own personal exercise program.

Now flip the coin, can you exercise too much?  Yes you can.  Your body will let you know when you are over exercising and over training.  Keep it on the healthy side and you’ll be fine.