When Does Fitness Become Dangerous to Your Health

[max baer]

I have noticed something over the years that many ultra fit athletes die young from conditions like cancer and i don't know the stats.
I was noticing that while exercise and fitness make us enjoy life more and feel better on a daily basis, some people take it too far and feel they can be even fitter and fitter and this error leads them to bad health. When we exercise there are more free radicals in our systems and too much breaking down our bodies leads to poor health.
Just wondered what others thought about it. Is it definitely true that too much exercise kills us off.
marathon runners are an example of this. endurance athletes are prone to this.






these are some articles on the subject.
I suppose there will always be people that take it too far.

[Shadoww702]

When you have males in the women's shower room....

[Quiksilva]

By knowing your body and feeling those aches.

Understanding recovery is just much as important as well as training. Knowing when to take it lightly and go ham.

[max baer]

By knowing your body and feeling those aches.

Understanding recovery is just much as important as well as training. Knowing when to take it lightly and go ham.

i agree. you need to eat well and sleep good. Recovery or the anabolic phase is as important as the catabolic phase. some people dont eat well and sleep well and on top of that they are driven to exercise without the other two factors.

[Quiksilva]

i agree. you need to eat well and sleep good. Recovery or the anabolic phase is as important as the catabolic phase. some people dont eat well and sleep well and on top of that they are driven to exercise without the other two factors.

Nutrition/diet is just as important, if not more important than the physical side of training. "You are what you eat"

[4truth]

Exercise is a form of hormesis. It stresses your body, blood pressure rises, free radicals are released and you body goes into repair and recovery mode. This is good. The same is true for radiation which can kick your body into a mode that prevents cancer. Arsenic in small doses makes your system stronger. That which does not kill you makes you stronger. Unfortunately, too much can actually kill you

[max baer]

Exercise is a form of hormesis. It stresses your body, blood pressure rises, free radicals are released and you body goes into repair and recovery mode. This is good. The same is true for radiation which can kick your body into a mode that prevents cancer. Arsenic in small doses makes your system stronger. That which does not kill you makes you stronger. Unfortunately, too much can actually kill you

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The exercise i used to do made my insomnia worse. now i feel better and i do more resistance training and only a very little cardio and i feel better for it.
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[N/A]

Hmm, the "research" found that if you are a working white man who also exercises, there are some risks - I bet they were unable to find working black men.

The fitness becomes dangerous when you don't know your limits and you don't use your brain. That is all.

[Mase1965]

I have noticed something over the years that many ultra fit athletes die young from conditions like cancer and i don't know the stats.
I was noticing that while exercise and fitness make us enjoy life more and feel better on a daily basis, some people take it too far and feel they can be even fitter and fitter and this error leads them to bad health. When we exercise there are more free radicals in our systems and too much breaking down our bodies leads to poor health.
Just wondered what others thought about it. Is it definitely true that too much exercise kills us off.
marathon runners are an example of this. endurance athletes are prone to this. For those looking to find a balanced approach to fitness, tracking and managing your routines is crucial. Utilizing the right tools, like fitness apps, can help ensure you’re not overdoing it. Cogniteq’s are designed to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts maintain a healthy balance, providing personalized insights and preventing potential overtraining.






these are some articles on the subject.
I suppose there will always be people that take it too far.

You bring up an interesting point. While exercise is undoubtedly beneficial for overall health, there is a fine line between healthy activity and overtraining. Intense and prolonged exercise can indeed lead to increased oxidative stress due to the generation of free radicals. Without adequate recovery, this stress can accumulate, potentially leading to chronic inflammation and other health issues.

It’s also important to consider the role of genetics, diet, and lifestyle factors, which can influence how well someone handles intense physical activity. For some, pushing their limits might not have significant negative effects, but for others, it could contribute to long-term health problems.

Marathon runners and endurance athletes often face a unique set of challenges because their training regimens put a lot of strain on their bodies. However, with proper balance, recovery, and monitoring, the risks can be managed.

Ultimately, moderation and listening to your body are key. Everyone’s threshold is different, and finding the right balance between fitness and recovery is crucial for maintaining long-term health.




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[ired]

Absolutely agree with this. I used to think more was always better when it came to working out, but after dealing with burnout and constant fatigue, I realized recovery is just as important as the training itself. Since dialing things back and focusing more on rest, nutrition, and sleep, I’ve actually seen better results. I even found some great recovery supplements and info on a site that helped me support my body more effectively. It's really about finding what your body can handle and not pushing past that point just for the sake of performance. Everyone’s balance is different, and tuning into that makes a big difference.