Over exercising causes damage
- posted: 04 Oct. 2007
- scrollspecial@byui.edu
With all the stress of tests, homework and keeping an active social life, some students can get burned out. One way students may relieve the effects of the plethora of stressors is by working out.
Brandon Stucki, a junior studying finance and a physical trainer at the John W. Hart Building, said that it is healthy to exercise half an hour to one hour per day, three days a week.
“Part of what you have to keep in mind is your schedule,” Stucki said. “Your body is already working really hard in school.”
Kaity Kobayashi, a sophomore studying health science, said she is on two recreational soccer teams as well as an ultimate Frisbee team.
“This last week, I played a grueling game of soccer and then went straight to an ultimate Frisbee game. I played from eight to eleven. It was an intense day,” Kobayashi said.
But how much exercise is too much? Can one really get too much exercise? The answer is yes.
“Your body needs physical activity everyday, just don’t overdo it,” Stucki said. He described the symptoms of overactive students, saying that they usually look sluggish and tired. They look overly thin, because they have destroyed their muscle tissue by overexertion.
Stucki said that those who work out more than one hour per day, everyday, may be overexerting themselves. He also said that if they are feeling extremely tired and think they have overexerted themselves that day, they should take some vitamins and drink lots of water.
Amanda Yardley, a freshman studying recreational leadership, said that she takes breaks when she is working out.
“It’s like when you’re trying not to overeat. You take a bite and then set your fork down to see if you’re full. I take breaks to make sure I haven’t overdone anything,” Yardley said.
The thing to remember is moderation.
“Exercising is good for your joints, heart and blood pressure and is a good stress reliever.” Kobayashi said. “Just make sure you’re only doing what you can handle.” 
