Top 10 Signs You’re Overtraining
Sometimes it’s tough even sticking to a weekly workout routine, but believe it or not some people actually overdo it. ACE FITNESS MATTERS writes that if exercise is leaving you more exhausted than energized, it’s possible you need a break. Overtraining can be a risk to your health. If you recognize the following symptoms in yourself, it’s recommended that you seek professional help.
1. Decreased performance. Slower reaction time, reduced speed and lower endurance levels.
2. Agitation, mood swings, irritability and lack of concentration. Too much exercise and too little rest can upset the hormones and induce moodiness.
3. Exercise fatigue and lethargy. Without proper recovery you body will only become more and more fatigued. Some people call “heavy legs.”
4. Increasing perceived effort during regular workouts. If what used to feel fine is now difficult, you’re most likely overtraining.
5. Muscle aches and joint pain.
6. Frequent illness and respiratory infections.
7. insomnia and restlessness.
8. Loss of apetite. Overtraining can cause an increase in hormones such as epinephrine and norepinephrine that inhibit appetite.
9. Chronically elevated heart rate at rest and during exercise.
10. Menstrual cycle disturbances.
