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Why too much exercise is dangerous for you

Exercise helps keep our bodies strong and our minds sharp. (Courtesy)

Working out is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Exercise helps keep our bodies strong and our minds sharp. However, there comes a point when your body is tired of working out and it sends you cues to slow down or completely take a break.

But many ignore it. The assumption is, something that is so good could never possibly ever turn out to be dangerous or harmful. But like everything in life, you should do it in moderation.

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