No one has to tell you that exercise is a necessary to stay healthy, but too much can cause problems.

Signs of over-exercising include:

• pain or tightness in the chest;
• feeling faint or clumsy;
• irregular heartbeat or rapid pulse that does not decrease after working out and
• joint pain.

If you experience any of these symptoms, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service says consult a health professional to figure out how your exercise programme is going wrong.

Rate this article Poor 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent