Is working out until exhaustion bad?

While a vigorous workout gets your heart pumping, pushing yourself until exhaustion can be dangerous. Overexertion increases your risk of overheating, muscle damage and cardiac stress. For a more sensible workout plan, follow the U.S. read more

While a vigorous workout gets your heart pumping, pushing yourself until exhaustion can be dangerous. Overexertion increases your risk of overheating, muscle damage and cardiac stress. For a more sensible workout plan, follow the U.S. government's physical activity guidelines of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week along with two days of strength training weekly. read more

I workout 6 days a week for 70-100 min alternating between full body circuits, abs and light walks days. read more

Many athletes, Madigan says, don’t take full advantage of easy days—and therefore may contribute to burnout and fatigue—by assuming a workout’s success is equated with exhaustion. read more