As temperatures rise, millions of Americans head outdoors for long-distance runs, marathon training sessions, and endurance challenges. While regular exercise remains one of the most powerful tools for healthy aging, experts say there may be a point where more is not always better. Emerging research suggests that extreme endurance exercise performed repeatedly without adequate recovery could place significant stress on the body at a cellular level. That doesn’t mean you should stop exercising, but it does mean understanding the difference between healthy training and overtraining is becoming increasingly important. For anyone focused on longevity, the conversation around summer workouts deserves a closer look.
