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Q: Can a person exercise too much? A: A person can cause future problems if there is constant, repetitive stress placed upon the body. Bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons are all susceptible to injury with overuse. However, if a person incorporates a variety of activities, allows sufficient rest periods and maintains a complete, healthy diet, the body is capable of a tremendous exercising capacity. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that everyone should get at least 3 days of exercise, consisting of 20-30 minutes of continuous work, in a target heart rate level. To find out what a good target heart rate level is, visit the Wellness Center Web site at www.vanderbilt.edu/wellnesscenter/heartrate
Source: Arthur F. Patterson, Exercise Specialist
-- Adrienne Spain E-mail your questions to asktheexperts@vanderbilt.edu, or via mail to "Ask the Experts" c/o Division of Public Affairs, 511 Kirkland Hall, Nashville, TN 37240
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