Which of the following would be a plausible smart goal for a person who is new to exercise?
a. rowing five miles solo in 2 hours by the end of the day
b. running a fifteen-mile course in 45 minutes by the end of the week
c. swimming twenty 50-meter laps in 30 minutes by the end of two week
d. walking one continuous mile in 25 minutes by the end of the month

answer; more than 80% percent of adults;

these are common warning signs of overtraining syndrome:

washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy

mild leg soreness, general aches, and pains

pain in muscles and joints

sudden drop in performance

insomnia

headaches

decreased immunity (increased number of colds, and sore throats)

decrease in training capacity/intensity

moodiness and irritability

depression

loss of enthusiasm for the sport

decreased appetite

increased incidence of injuries.

a compulsive need to exercise