13 Signs of Overtraining You Shouldn’t Ignore.
Overtraining happens when you exercise without giving your body enough time to recover. This can harm your health and slow down your progress. To avoid overtraining, work within your limits, give yourself recovery time, and fuel your workouts properly. Here’s a guide to the signs of overtraining and how to prevent, treat, and recover from it.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/signs-of-overtraining
Overtraining happens when you exercise without giving your body enough time to recover. This can harm your health and slow down your progress. To avoid overtraining, work within your limits, give yourself recovery time, and fuel your workouts properly. Here’s a guide to the signs of overtraining and how to prevent, treat, and recover from it.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/signs-of-overtraining
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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about 13 Signs of Overtraining You Shouldn't Ignore.
00:14Overtraining happens when you exercise without giving your body enough time to recover.
00:19This can harm your health and slow down your progress.
00:21To avoid overtraining, work within your limits, give yourself recovery time,
00:25and fuel your workouts properly.
00:27Here's a guide to the signs of overtraining and how to prevent, treat, and recover from it.
00:321. Not eating enough.
00:33Intense training and cutting calories can lead to nutritional deficiencies and health issues.
00:38Make sure to eat enough to fuel your workouts.
00:412. Soreness, strain, and pain.
00:43Pushing too hard can cause muscle strain, soreness, and injuries.
00:47Listen to your body to avoid overdoing it.
00:493. Overuse injuries.
00:51Activities like running can cause injuries such as shin splints and stress fractures.
00:554. Fatigue.
00:57Feeling tired after exercise is normal, but constant fatigue means your body isn't recovering.
01:025. Reduced appetite and weight loss.
01:04Hormonal imbalances from overtraining can decrease appetite and cause weight loss.
01:086. Liritability and agitation.
01:10Overtraining can affect stress hormones, leading to mood changes and mental fog.
01:15Balance your workouts with relaxation.
01:177. Persistent injuries or muscle pain.
01:19Long-lasting soreness and injuries are signs of overtraining.
01:228. Decline in performance.
01:24Overtraining can lead to a plateau or decline in your performance.
01:28Give your body time to recover and regain strength.
01:309. Workouts feel more challenging.
01:32If your usual workouts feel harder, it might be a sign of overtraining.
01:36Pay attention to your body's feedback,
01:38such as high heart rate whether you are resting or working out.
01:4110. Disturbed sleep.
01:43Imbalanced stress hormones can disrupt sleep and lead to chronic fatigue.
01:46Prioritize rest to help your body rest, repair, and restore itself.
01:5011. Decreased immunity or illness.
01:53Feeling run down and getting sick more often can be signs of overtraining.
01:5712. Weight gain.
01:58Overtraining can lead to low testosterone levels and high levels of cortisol,
02:01causing weight gain and muscle loss.
02:0413. Loss of motivation.
02:06Feeling unmotivated can stem from physical or mental exhaustion.
02:09Take a break and make positive changes to reignite your passion.
02:12If you have injuries or feel burned out,
02:14take a break from intense workouts and focus on healing.
02:17Consider professional or self-massage, hot and cold therapy, and gentle exercise.
02:22Recovery times vary, but improvements can be seen after two weeks.
02:26Schedule rest days, include low-impact activities,
02:28and balance your diet and stress levels.
02:31Consult a doctor if injuries worsen or you have persistent pain,
02:34they can help create a balanced training program.