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Should You Work Out Every Day? (Live Science)

Posted: Jan 01, 2025 in In the News

This article originally appeared on Live Science on January 1, 2025

Aiming to work out every day may sound quite extreme. But if you are trying to lose weight or reach a fitness goal, it might be something that you’ve wondered about. If so, then you have probably also considered whether or not it might actually be unhealthy to train every day, and risk injury or burnout. Or perhaps you are worried that it will lead to mental burnout and a loss of motivation...

However for most people, it remains true that the more you work out (if not too excess) then the more benefits you will feel. The American Council on Exercise advises that you be aware of overtraining syndrome (OTS). The signs to look out for include a decrease in performance, excessive fatigue, loss of appetite, chronic injuries and psychological stress...

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