Most people think they aren’t getting enough exercise. For most people that is true. Some people workout too much, which can also be bad. Working out is great for our health and fitness, but too much can cause problems. If we workout too much or train too hard without sufficient rest we can suffer from overtraining syndrome (OTS). Overtraining syndrome is systematic fatigue and inflammation that is characterized by a number of symptoms. If you notice the following symptoms it is time to back off on your training. If you ignore early overtraining syndrome and it becomes a severe case it could take you months to recover.
The typical signs of overtraining include:
- Insomnia
- Achiness or pain in the muscles and/or joints
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Elevated morning pulse
- Sudden inability to complete workouts
- Feeling unmotivated and lacking energy
- Increased susceptibility to colds, sore throats and other illnesses
- Loss in appetite
- Decrease in performance
- Loss of enthusiasm to workout
- Loss of appetite
Make sure you get enough rest! Your body needs time to recover and, don't forget, you muscles will grow when you give them enough time. Doing the same workout day after day can also lead to overtraining, boredom and possible injury.
Prevent Overtraining!
- Warm up before your workout. Proper warm-up can help prevent injuries.
- Fuel up after exercise. Your body needs energy to recover and that comes from food. A combination of carbs, protein and fat will give your body the energy it needs.
- Stretch.
- Tight muscles can often cause other muscles of your body to overcompensate, which can cause injury over time.
- Take days off. Listen to your body.
- Get enough sleep.
Enjoy life - Workout!
Mandy
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