It's easy to get carried away when starting a new exercise programme. People often think that doing more is better.
But have you ever found yourself placing unreasonable demands on your body as a result of going to the gym?
If your training is becoming an addiction even to the point of possible harm, then it’s time for a wake up call and to reassess your overall strategy.
Overtraining syndrome is a condition that occurs when the body is pushed (through exercise) beyond its natural ability to recover.
We know that training is an integral part of a fitness journey and in most cases it will lead to enhanced aesthetics.
However, if the body is stretched too far, performance will almost always decrease and results will decline.
The balance between training hard and resting adequately in between sessions is crucial, hence the argument is it actually overtraining or under-recovering?
For most beginners, it takes time to get to know your body and what it is capable of.
It’s vital that you listen to your body, easing back when you are getting it tight and but also stepping it up when you are feeling good.
Here are some common symptoms you should constantly be looking out for:-
(1) FREQUENT ILLNESSES - Too much exercise taxes the immune system, making it more difficult for the body to ward off pesky infections.
(2) INSOMNIA - Wide awake at night anyone? The body is sometimes unable to slow down and completely relax, making it difficult to recover between workouts.
(3) MOODINESS - Too much exercise and too little rest can wreak havoc on your hormones and can cause mood swings, irritability and an inability to concentrate.
(4) CHRONIC SORENESS - Post workout soreness in the form of DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) is to be expected, but if you are experiencing intense and prolonged soreness/pains, then it's a sure sign that you are doing too much.
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