Is going to the gym too much a bad thing?

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Louis P.

Nope of course !! I always eager to go to the gym and make a healthy and fit bodyđŸ’ȘđŸŒđŸ˜š I decided to go to the gym since last summer but because of Crona virus I can’t đŸ˜©đŸ˜Ÿ

Helena Z.

It’s not a bad thing so long as it doesn’t get in the way of normal life and your not going to the gym to avoid having to do something else. If you enjoy the time you spend at the gym it is worth it and it’s good if it makes you feel good. However be sure to take a suitable amount of rest depending on the exercise you do

Ethan O.

That depends on what you think too much is. You need to give your body time to recover from a workout. That usually means that you shouldn’t lift weights to target the same muscle group two days in a row, but a one day rest for that muscle group is usually sufficient (though it’s fine to wait longer). The most important thing is to listen to your body. When you feel like you haven’t recovered from your last workout (of the same muscle group), maybe take it easy for a day. Still go to the gym and do something to build/maintain a habit of going, but don’t think you have to go all out when you’re still sore from last time.

Bertha S.

I think so. It cause me feel insecure looking to others 'succesful' body. I feel the urge to push myself- just later i feel down and unmotivated. For me it is better to exercise in the park, or jogging in our neighbourhood area. More relax and enjoy. To be honest , i am not a big fan of weigh lifting and etc(regarding machine) .

Wishy Z Z.

It isn’t about good or bad in my opinion. It’s rather on how I attach ease to going to gym. For e.g. if it takes effort for me to go or I attach pain towards it, I might skip but if I do workouts at home or build a space for me at home then it will be easier as compared

Angel Z.

I’m not sure how much "too much" is for you but for me too much is forcing myself to go to the gym even if my physicality doesn’t agree for me to do so. Therefore I would likely say that it is a bad thing but if you mean going to the gym maybe twice or 3 times a day, then I wouldn’t really say it is a bad thing, unless you lose track if time of other important things. Gym is a great way of keeping your physical, psychological, emotional self healthy.

Romina Z.

No, it is not because it is a healthy to build your endurance and physical activity through going to the gym everyday, also it could be just 30 mins and would be great!!

Mya O.

I’m not fond of exercising with company that’s why I prefer the privacy of my home. At home, I can move without pressure from others. I can stretch without fear of exposing body parts. At home, I can be mindful of my movements and enjoy the quiet.

Farida X.

If you have just started,then absolutely,since you aren’t used to it,it could take a negative toll on your body,even if you are used to it you could injure yourself,if you are doing full body workouts I would suggest twice a week at most

Brandon R.

Too much of anything isn’t good. When it comes to exercise, I’d rather do just enough whilst being consistent with my workout routine (i.e. daily) over doing too much and end up skipping workout the next day due to feeling sore / exhausted.

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