If you’ve been following me in this blog, you know that I am a big proponent of exercise. From the beginning, I’ve been telling you to just take baby steps and simply get off the couch and start walking a little each day. However, I saw an article that quoted Dr. Robert J. Rowen and it had to do with excessive exercise. Is too much exercise a bad thing? Robert RowenIs excessive exercise dangerous?

Dr. Rowen says that excessive exercise can be dangerous because it increases your metabolism, so the chemical reactions accelerate. The process generates free radicals, which can damage cells.When you exercise in moderation, however, your cells have a chance to adapt and repair.

Of course, if you’re just starting out, you want to make sure that you consult your medical professional and start out slowly.The American Heart Association says that your maximum heart rate is about 220 minus your age. You can also use a calculator or a different one here. You can also use Dr. Rowen’s formula: subtract your age from 220 and multiply by 0.8. For example, if you’re 60, 220-60 =160; 160 x 0.8 = 128. So a heart rate of 128 is a relatively safe heart-rate target for a 60-year-old without signs of heart disease.

Start gradually and work up to a moderate level. I also add nutritional supplements to my diet, one of which is to protect the heart. For more information, click here.

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