Too much exercise leads to you making bad decisions, study finds

[Canada Goose]

Too much exercise could lead to bad decisions, according to a new study in the journal Current Biology.

The study had athletes overtrain for three out of nine weeks and then compared them to a control group that did a normal nine-week training program. The overworked athletes performed worse on a physical test and failed tests of temptation.


For example, they were more likely to say they wanted $10 now instead of $50 in six months.

Scientists behind the study say that could explain why some athletes make the decision to use performance enhancing drugs.


One warning when extrapolating the findings of the study: Scientists say the study was done on elite endurance athletes. They said it's interesting information that suggests dedicated athletes should focus of regular exercise, but it may not apply to the average Joe

Link to article: Too much exercise could lead to you making bad decisions, study finds


Thoughts, brehs?

 

[Canada Goose]

I can't say I relate too much exercise makes me tired but I don't think it causes me to make poor decisions..

 

[ALMIGHTY GOD]

arent you a fat fukk op?

 

[Canada Goose]

arent you a fat fukk op?

if you mean morbidly obese, no


I post in the Gym subforum from time to time... this is NOT an hate thread on brehs who go the gym as I'm an regular gym goer myself.


I'm Shaq last season on the Lakers fat

 

[Marco Zen]

 

[Payroll]

True overtraining is very difficult to induce in someone who is untrained. They have a high rate of adaptation. Since the stimulus thats used to disrupt homeostasis is very low in regard to their genetic potential. Its not something the average person needs to worry about.