IS MORE ALWAYS BETTER?........or, 10 SINGNS THAT YOU’RE OVERTRAINING

Exercise is good, we all can agree on that. It makes you stronger, leaner and healthier. But too much exercise without enough recovery time can lead to overtraining and that can not only diminish your strength and increase your body fat, but it can lead to some more serious conditions like insomnia and decreased immunity. And remember – being sick means no workout so you should never underestimate the sings of overtraining your body is giving you. Many times people who are starting new regiment have the tendency to overdo it. I can see why. They are excited and motivated and they want results fast. But whether your goal is bodybuilding, weigtloss, strength or overall fitness, keep in mind that this is process that includes more than one component. Training, nutrition, recovery and time – you need all of those. If you try to skip one, the results will never be as good as they could. Being a good bodybuilder or fitness girl also means be able to listen to your body and be able to sense when it is begging you for rest. More is not always better. Balance is what you are looking for. Here are the main signs that you are overtraining: 

• - Decreased performance
• - Decrease in motivation and enjoyment 
• - Mood changes 
• - Fatigue 
• - Persistent muscle soreness 
• - Insomnia 
• - Decreased appetite 
• - Fat gain 
• - Increased resting heart rate 
• - Weakened immune system 

If you are over trained you have difficulty to fall asleep, you feel irritated, you don’t have appetite and you are not as eager to go to gym, as you normally would be. You are also risking an injury and that can stop you from your training for weeks or months. And you sure don’t want that, so learn to listen to your body and give it what it needs. The best way to recover from particularly tough workout is to have day or two of rest followed by day with lighter training. Good nutrition is also very important. Eat plenty of lean protein, whole grains and fruits and veggies. Don’t underestimate the recovery. Your body will thank you with great results and happy mind. Remember – balance is the key.