An Iraqi bodybuilder pumps iron during a power black out at a gym in Baghdad, 21 June 2006. Bodybuilding is a popular sport in war-torn Baghdad, with scores of small clubs scattered in poor neighborhoods. The sport is also becoming a way of escaping the daily violence plaguing the country. AFP PHOTO/SABAH ARAR
WE all know that exercise is good for us, so it is hard to believe that too much of it can actually wreck our bodies.
In the quest for better health and fitness, it is sometimes difficult to take a step back and take a break from exercise. But if your workouts are leaving you in pain and more exhausted than energised, you could be suffering from a case of “overtraining”.
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