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Weird Health Side Effects Of Workout

It is said that exercise keeps you fit and also helps you stay active. However, many people in order to lose weight or get the perfect body workout more than they can tolerate. A lot of people in short over-train themselves in exercise which leads to health problems.

One of the most common side effects of workout is, it leads to body pain. Excessive workout can lead to body pain which gradually slows down. Beginners experience body pain for 3-4 days when they start working out.

Overexercising especially in a short span of time can have a lot of side effects on the body. Often people who workout complain of headache. There are other health problems as well which can happen due to exercise. For example, muscle strain or muscle tear are the most common side effects of excessive exercise.

Did you know that people who workout or are into body building are more prone to body injuries. From muscle soreness to tearing of tissues, there are en number of side effects that excessive workout can have on your health. Take a look at the side effects of workout.

Weird Side Effects Of Workout:

Body Pain

Body Pain

It is one of the most common side effects of workout. Gym freaks who workout excessively suffer from acute body pain in the nights. This is more severe especially on the days when they do not go to the gym.

Shakiness

Shakiness

Heavy weights and strenuous workout can tire the muscles and can make you feel shakiness. Leg muscles are more prone to this health problem.

Headache

Headache

Body building can exert a lot of pressure which can make you suffer from acute headache post-workout.

Muscle Sprain

Muscle Sprain

This is another side effect of over-training. Muscle sprain can be simple to severe. Excessive stretching of muscles and lifting too much weight are major causes of a muscle sprain.

Back Pain

Back Pain

Body builders often suffer from this health problem. Back pain gets acute with the growing age. So, think twice before doing strenuous exercises that exerts a pressure on the back.

Low Immunity

Low Immunity

It is another side effect of too much exercise. When you workout a lot, the body's immunity reduces which makes you prone to cold, flu and fever very easily.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

Weight loss and over-exercising can disrupt your eating habits. In order to lose weight, you will not eat properly which in turn will lead to eating disorders.

Excessive Sweating

Excessive Sweating

After a workout session, your outfit is stuck on your skin due to sweat. However, too much workout can increase sweat formation and this can lead to water retention.

Foot Problems

Foot Problems

Foot injuries are very common among gym freaks. Not following the right workout techniques and carelessness can lead to foot injuries and fracture.

Shrinks Genitals

Shrinks Genitals

It is surprising to know that excessive workout has a weird side effects on men. The genitals especially the testicles start shrinking when men start body building. Moreover, the body mass and muscles hide the testicles.

Expands Pelvic Muscles

Expands Pelvic Muscles

Women who indulge in stretching exercises suffer from this health problem. The pelvic muscles expand and makes it loose.

Story first published: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 19:06 [IST]
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