How To Avoid Overtraining
If you’re serious about your training, you may be at risk for overtraining. It’s an easy hole to fall into for those whol love to train, or those trying to make rapid progress. Working with a qualified personal trainer is one way to make sure your determination works for you and not against you.
Overtraining Signs
Anyone can overdo it occasionally at the gym. Overtraining occurs when the problem becomes chronic. You’re working out harder and longer, but your performance starts to decline. You think you’re not doing enough, so you do more. Excessive exercise actually undermines your previous gains. You lose muscle and weaken your immune system. You may have trouble eating and sleeping. You’re likely to feel cranky and tired all the time. Instead of looking forward to your next session, you start to dread going to the gym. The fundamental problem is that you’re not getting adequate rest. The time in between workouts is when the body repairs and builds up muscle tissue.
Overtraining Solution
It’s best to prevent overtraining in the first place, but there are also effective methods for reversing the damage. A good personal trainer can evaluate your workout schedule and suggest the necessary adjustments so you’re working out smarter and not just harder. Interval training that varies the amount and intensity of physical activity is a proven strategy for success. It may also help to engage in cross training and active rest where you alternate between different kinds of exercise. On different days of the week you may lift weights or go for a swim. Of course, you also need to let your personal trainer know if you need help with getting adequate sleep and eating a nutritious diet.
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