Overexercise: meaning, definitions and examples

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overexercise

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈɛksərsaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical activity

Overexercise refers to an excessive amount of physical activity that exceeds the body's ability to recover. It can lead to negative health consequences, including fatigue, injuries, and decreased performance. It's important to balance workouts with adequate rest to maintain overall wellness.

Synonyms

overtrain, overwork, strain

Examples of usage

  • She began to overexercise, running every day without rest.
  • He was advised not to overexercise after recovering from his injury.
  • Doctors warn that many athletes tend to overexercise, putting their health at risk.

Translations

Translations of the word "overexercise" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exercício excessivo

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक व्यायाम

🇩🇪 Überanstrengung

🇮🇩 latihan berlebihan

🇺🇦 перевантаження фізичними вправами

🇵🇱 przeforsowanie

🇯🇵 過剰運動

🇫🇷 exercice excessif

🇪🇸 sobreejercicio

🇹🇷 aşırı egzersiz

🇰🇷 과도한 운동

🇸🇦 تمارين مفرطة

🇨🇿 přetížení cvičením

🇸🇰 prekročenie cvičenia

🇨🇳 过度锻炼

🇸🇮 prekomerno vadjenje

🇮🇸 ofurþjálfun

🇰🇿 артық жаттығу

🇬🇪 ჭარბი ვარჯიში

🇦🇿 artıq məşq

🇲🇽 sobreejercicio

Etymology

The term 'overexercise' is a combination of the prefix 'over-', indicating excess, and the word 'exercise', which comes from the Latin 'exercere', meaning to keep busy or to train. The concept of excessive exercise likely arose with the increasing popularity of fitness and bodybuilding in the 20th century. As more individuals began prioritizing physical fitness, the risks associated with overdoing it became apparent, leading to discussions in medical and fitness communities about the importance of moderation. The term has since gained traction alongside the rise of fitness culture, especially as awareness around exercise-related injuries has increased.