How much is too much?
Overtraining is easily unseen because we get so focused on a goal or finishing point we do anything to get there faster. There are several ways that you can cause over-training which results in negative effects. For example, the duration you spend in the gym and how many sets you spend on one muscle group. It is very easy to over-train and something to be aware of and taken seriously.What happens?
Under-recovery! Regardless of how many refeeds you’re having or how much calories/protein is in your post-workout meals, your body and muscles need an adequate amount of time to refuel and recover in order to grow. Rest days are just as important as training days and should be planned into your routine. If you’re training 7 days a week and not allowing your body to recover from the stress on your muscle tissues, your results will become stagnate and hard to bounce back from.
In addition to, your ligaments, tendons and muscle tissues become inflamed and progression, strength and energy plummets. This results in feeling jittery, restless and hard to sleep. Which is the most important time for recovery. There are multiple things that can happen from over-training. All of them is a downward spiral that can lead to serious health concerns.My experience:
Being an athlete I always loved to train hard and for long periods of time. It was and still is my stress relief and happy time, but the amount of energy I was putting into the gym lead me to disaster. If you read my bio, you already know I have suffered from hormonal issues. Over-training and stress is the reason I had issues with hormones and weight loss. Suffering from athlete’s triad syndrome more than once has really taught me how to read my body, feed it and teach others how to avoid it. My advice is to train smart, read your body and mind, rest wisely and stay patient. 🙂
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