Avoid 'Binge Exercising'

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[u]Avoid binge-exercising, urges Coulter[/u]
Rev Dr Robert Coulter, the Ulster Unionist Party Assembly member for North Antrim and UUP Stormont Commissioner, has said people should be careful not to go on “exercise binges” in a bid to lose too much weight too soon.
Dr Coulter, who is also a member of the Stormont Health Committee, said that while it was important to focus on nutrition and eating habits in a bid to combat obescity in both adults and children, it was equally important not to indulge in the opposite extreme of “exercise bingeing”.

Normally I would encourage people to take more exercise as part of their normal routine, but I want to warn people about the dangers of binge-exercising. It can take a long time to put weight on and people should not expect to take it off again overnight.

While people are especially prone to this after the excesses of the festive seasons, attempts to combat obescity have now become year round exercises.

"Now, however, experts in the field are warning us all against too much exercise taken
too quickly. This can lead to damaged muscles, bones and can dent peoples confidence, added Dr Coulter.

I know its difficult at the moment with all the temptations before us, but people should try to show a little moderation in eating and drinking rather than over-exercising while on a guilt trip afterwards. Moderation in all things is good advice, said the MLA.

I would encourage everyone who visits a gym or sports centre to follow a structured exercise programme which has been designed by a qualified fitness professional and not just to rush wildly at exercising.

Over-exercising, as well as being de-motivating, had real physical dangers including exhaustion and damaged joints.

It would be better for people to take up exercise, but to do it in a sensible way and stick at it. Many binge-exercisers fall away after just a few weeks of over-exertion, said Dr Coulter.

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Very good article, and very sensible. I think people try to do too much at once in terms of diet (too little food) and cardio (too much), then get disappointed in results after only a few weeks, then go back to their old habits.

A good read for all, especially beginners and new-years resolutions folks. Thanks for the post Blacksnake, much appreciated.

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That seems like it’s telling people not to try hard.

I’ll admit that beginners should be careful since they don’t know north from south, but how many “qualified fitness professionals” have you seen at YOUR gym? There’s not a lot of good guidance out there.

Spend more time in the gym and you can eventually figure out what works for you.

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[quote]Ghost22 wrote:
That seems like it’s telling people not to try hard.
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Exactly. I completely understand the logic of moderation, in all things. That’s good for most people. But I am a person of extremes, and excess hasn’t killed me yet. It’s a personality that a person is born with, and how they choose to live their lives, accepting total responsibility for the consequences of living fast and hard.

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Most dude’s I know including myself who train, seem to go in spurts for like 4-5 days lazy ass, then freak out, workout for 1 week to 2 weeks, get depressed, 4-5 days, then freak out.

Just my observations from my friends, I’ve seen.

Bing exercising is a good word for it.

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[quote]Ghost22 wrote:
That seems like it’s telling people not to try hard.
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Almost. It’s sensible advice. Problem is, people hear what they want to hear. A study that says chocolate is a good source of antioxidents, so fat people hear that and think another piece of candy is good for them. It’s not the study’s fault.

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What sikkario is saying is true and I have seen this but Uncle Gabby is right about this article and I see this all the time people ask my workout advice the workouts are tough and they just keep looking till they find something to reasure them that curls and chest flies with no real program are best.

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[quote]Uncle Gabby wrote:
Ghost22 wrote:
That seems like it’s telling people not to try hard.

Almost. It’s sensible advice. Problem is, people hear what they want to hear. A study that says chocolate is a good source of antioxidents, so fat people hear that and think another piece of candy is good for them. It’s not the study’s fault.
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I agree. I think it’s good advice. I know a lot of overweight and obese people who’ve tried to do too much too fast and ended up injured and not able to do ANYTHING for awhile. Fatty who hasn’t exercised in 5 years shouldn’t go for a 4 mile run or do 5x5 of heavy front squats the first day back. That’s a recipe for disaster.

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I agree with what they are saying, though on a side note when I’ve done “binge training” where I had lots of free time and trained a couple times a day, 4/5days in a week I really good gains from it. I did only last up to 2 weeks at most.

Fuck I wish I had more time nowadays.

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[quote]pushharder wrote:
Yo Momma wrote:

…excess hasn’t killed me yet…

We haven’t met yet either, have we?
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Dammit, push, everybody knows that you’re the reigning champion of excess, but I’m willing to give you a run for your money.

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Thanks Tm1…

[quote]tmoney1 wrote:
Very good article, and very sensible. I think people try to do too much at once in terms of diet (too little food) and cardio (too much), then get disappointed in results after only a few weeks, then go back to their old habits.

A good read for all, especially beginners and new-years resolutions folks. Thanks for the post Blacksnake, much appreciated.[/quote]

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[quote]Sikkario wrote:
Most dude’s I know including myself who train, seem to go in spurts for like 4-5 days lazy ass, then freak out, workout for 1 week to 2 weeks, get depressed, 4-5 days, then freak out.

Just my observations from my friends, I’ve seen.

Bing exercising is a good word for it.[/quote]

Same.

Most of my friends who “work out” follow this pattern. They won’t follow a plan because they know they’re irregular about going, then the fact that they don’t have a long-term plan with goals in mind lends them to lose interest and stop training. Vicious cycle.

The few who do take my advice have done well (ex; 90 pounds, 7% bf → 109 pounds, 6% bf in <2 years – damn Asians and their low body-fat!).

– ElbowStrike

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[quote]Sikkario wrote:
Most dude’s I know including myself who train, seem to go in spurts for like 4-5 days lazy ass, then freak out, workout for 1 week to 2 weeks, get depressed, 4-5 days, then freak out.

Just my observations from my friends, I’ve seen.

Bing exercising is a good word for it.[/quote]

Then you and your friends don’t have clear goals or want them bad enough. I avoid people like you whenever I can.