Okay, real talk.
How many days do you work out each week?
Is ittoo much of a workout?
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Keep reading to learn more.
Working out seven days a week can actually be an amazing way to keep active and healthy.
This gives the muscles time to recover and repair themselves."
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So, continue doing whatever it is you’re doingjust be sure you are doing it right!
Improved endurance is a beneficial side effect if you work out seven days a week.
It will begin to get easier, enabling you to run faster and/or for a longer distance.
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The bottom line?
Now you knew this was coming, but you have to learn the good along with the bad.
Overtraining is the biggest negative effect of working out every single day.
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This can result in fatigue, muscle injury, and ultimately decreased performance.
One of the caveats to working out seven days each week?
It’s possible to completely tire yourself and burn out.
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However many days you work out, stick to a solid warm-up period.
Dr. Bohl recommends, “To get your heart rate up, do five to 10 minutes of cardio.
And to prepare your muscles, do dynamic stretches.
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Another great addition to your warm-up regimen is adding foam rolling exercises.
Cooling down is a crucial part of each workout, too.
The time after you complete your workout is known as the cool-down period.
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This is a time to lower your heart rate and help your muscles return to their typical resting states.
