Too Much Exercise = Too Much of a Good Thing?

In an ironic twist on the obesity situation that is plaguing this country, doctors are now becoming more aware of another problem that may be construed as too much of a good thing: getting too much exercise.

This may seem hard to imagine, especially in light of the fact that nearly two-thirds of the people in this country is considered overweight, and barely half of U.S. population exercises at least three times a week.

The simple reality is that in order to maintain a healthy body weight, some level of activity is required, but for some individuals, exercise can become an obsession, taking precedence over all other aspects of their lives....

Source : http://www.healthytheory.com