Is there really a such thing as OVER-TRAINING?

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  • tyraun_b
    tyraun_b Posts: 65
    this makes sense and i can agree.....that's why recovery is super important. trust me i need ample time between workouts for my body to recover. plus i've found out what works best for me doesn't mean it's going to work for the next person. but i do believe that having the same approach and mentality in regards to working hard should apply to everyone the same.
    Ive seen the articles where people say overtraining is BS. They're wrong. The only thing they are right about is that people use it as an excuse to not try hard enough
  • tyraun_b
    tyraun_b Posts: 65
    sorry i made a mistake with replying..my actual response is below
  • tyraun_b
    tyraun_b Posts: 65
    damn..lol..i mean my reply was above...i'm at work and a little tired lol
  • kramalicious
    kramalicious Posts: 143
    I was just about to post about this! I have been sleeping HORRIBLY for the past 4 weeks or so, feeling lethargic, getting sick a lot and just feeling blah about working out--specifically running which I LOVE. My cousin suggested that it could be over-training syndrome. She experienced something similar to this when she was at her peak performance.

    Has anyone else experienced this? How did you overcome?

    Taking a total break from the type of exercises that you are doing helps. Get lots of rest; go to the movies at the same time you'd normally be in the gym . Rest like crazy. Take a short walk if that's not your usual, or ride a bike. Get rest, and totally break from your routine. Once you make yourself take off, you'll start wanting it again soon. All the symptoms you just mentioned are classic overtraining signs- especially sleep disturbances and not liking your regular workout, as well as general grouchiness and lethargy. It will come back to you, though. And did I mention "rest" enough? LOL

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