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over·ex·er·cise | \ ˌō-vər-ˈek-sər-ˌsīz 
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\overexercised; overexercising
Definition of overexercise
: to exercise too frequently, too intensely, or for too long
I'd heavily restrict my food for a few days, only to binge on unhealthy foods later. Then I'd overexercise to burn those extra calories off …— Jennipher Walters Also, don't overfeed or overexercise your pet prior to the flight.— Shannon Valladolid
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The first known use of overexercise was in 1931
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