Overexerting: meaning, definitions and examples

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overexerting

 

[ ˌoʊvərɪkˈzɜrtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical activity

Overexerting refers to the act of pushing oneself beyond normal limits in terms of physical or mental activity. This can lead to exhaustion, injury, or burnout. It is essential to recognize personal boundaries during exercise or any demanding activity to prevent overexertion. Common signs include fatigue, muscle strain, or dizziness. Many trainers emphasize the importance of pacing in order to avoid overexerting oneself.

Synonyms

burdening, overworking, straining, taxing

Examples of usage

  • She realized she was overexerting herself during the marathon training.
  • Overexerting can lead to serious injuries if not monitored.
  • He was overexerting while lifting weights at the gym.
  • Coaches often warn athletes about the risks of overexerting.
  • The doctor advised him against overexerting during recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "overexerting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excesso de esforço

🇮🇳 अधिक श्रम

🇩🇪 Überanstrengung

🇮🇩 berlebihan berusaha

🇺🇦 перевтома

🇵🇱 przemęczenie

🇯🇵 過労

🇫🇷 surmenage

🇪🇸 sobrecarga

🇹🇷 aşırı zorlanma

🇰🇷 과로

🇸🇦 إرهاق زائد

🇨🇿 přetížení

🇸🇰 preťaženie

🇨🇳 过度疲劳

🇸🇮 pretiravanje

🇮🇸 ofurð

🇰🇿 артық күш салу

🇬🇪 გადატვირთვა

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq yüklənmə

🇲🇽 sobrecarga

Word origin

The word 'overexerting' is derived from the prefix 'over-', which indicates excessiveness, combined with the verb 'exert', meaning to apply or bring to bear force or effort. 'Exert' comes from the Latin 'exsertus', the past participle of 'exserere', which means 'to thrust out'. This term has been in use since the early 19th century as the concept of physical and mental effort began to gain prominence, particularly in relation to fitness and health considerations. The combination of 'over-' and 'exert' emphasizes not just effort, but effort that exceeds reasonable limits, reflecting the broader discussions around health and well-being that have evolved over time.