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Am I overtraining?

HappilyLifts
HappilyLifts Posts: 429 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I don't think so, but apparently my husband told a friend he thinks I am, probably because I am exhausted at the end of the day and the house doesn't look as good as it once did! The friend told me so on Facebook this morning...gotta love Facebook for spreading rumours :laugh: I presume the conversation came about because I came down with a cold yesterday and went to bed at 9pm and slept a whole 11 hours! It's not like I'm ill all the time, yes I'm tired from late afternoon, but aren't all working mums?

Basically, I am a mum of two teens (the eldest does college and works evening shifts in a shop and I like to stay awake until he gets home around 10.30pm, the youngest is about to start her GCSEs so needs lots of emotional support at the moment), I'm also wife to said husband who sets off to work at 5.30am and gets home at 6pm, and I work as a tutor, so I spend up to two hours planning and preparing work and then tutor up to 12 students a week during the evenings (so I say I work around a 20 hour week outside the home).
Unfortunately because of my job I'm often not home until just before 9pm, at which time hub is winding down for bed while I am eating my dinner! He has to prepare the dinner most nights, which isn't ideal as he is tired. Hub is usually asleep by the time I go to bed.
At the beginning of the year I also started out at the gym, I go 3-5 times a week straight after the morning school run, work up a good sweat and feel energised afterwards, and burn around 500 calories per visit in about 50 minutes (cardio and strength training). That's it. I don't work out on weekends and we often kip in front of the TV if the weather's bad or get out for a short walk if it's nice. I've actually cut back on the exercise. When I first started at the gym I was also trying out classes such as pilates, zuma and body balance so maybe another 2 hours a week. Now it's purely gym and the occasional DVD if I can't get to the gym.

Really? Over training? What do you think? I think hub's just peeved 'cos life is hectic, he's not getting as much loving as he used to :wink: and 'cos he has seen me crash out earlier than usual because of my cold.

Hands up if you think what I do is normal! :smile:

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  • BerryH
    BerryH Posts: 4,698 Member
    Really? Over training? What do you think? I think hub's just peeved 'cos life is hectic, he's not getting as much loving as he used to :wink: and 'cos he has seen me crash out earlier than usual because of my cold.

    Hands up if you think what I do is normal! :smile:
    *raises hand* Definitely not over-training, and I think you're right about what your hubby thinks!
  • kgb6days
    kgb6days Posts: 880 Member
    Not overtraining. Just your body adjusting to the new activity. when i change or add anything to my routine, I go through a period when I need more sleep than usual, but gradually adjust. Keep it up cause you are OK
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member
    I don't think so, but apparently my husband told a friend he thinks I am, probably because I am exhausted at the end of the day and the house doesn't look as good as it once did! The friend told me so on Facebook this morning...gotta love Facebook for spreading rumours :laugh: I presume the conversation came about because I came down with a cold yesterday and went to bed at 9pm and slept a whole 11 hours! It's not like I'm ill all the time, yes I'm tired from late afternoon, but aren't all working mums?

    Basically, I am a mum of two teens (the eldest does college and works evening shifts in a shop and I like to stay awake until he gets home around 10.30pm, the youngest is about to start her GCSEs so needs lots of emotional support at the moment), I'm also wife to said husband who sets off to work at 5.30am and gets home at 6pm, and I work as a tutor, so I spend up to two hours planning and preparing work and then tutor up to 12 students a week during the evenings (so I say I work around a 20 hour week outside the home).
    Unfortunately because of my job I'm often not home until just before 9pm, at which time hub is winding down for bed while I am eating my dinner! He has to prepare the dinner most nights, which isn't ideal as he is tired. Hub is usually asleep by the time I go to bed.
    At the beginning of the year I also started out at the gym, I go 3-5 times a week straight after the morning school run, work up a good sweat and feel energised afterwards, and burn around 500 calories per visit in about 50 minutes (cardio and strength training). That's it. I don't work out on weekends and we often kip in front of the TV if the weather's bad or get out for a short walk if it's nice. I've actually cut back on the exercise. When I first started at the gym I was also trying out classes such as pilates, zuma and body balance so maybe another 2 hours a week. Now it's purely gym and the occasional DVD if I can't get to the gym.

    Really? Over training? What do you think? I think hub's just peeved 'cos life is hectic, he's not getting as much loving as he used to :wink: and 'cos he has seen me crash out earlier than usual because of my cold.

    Hands up if you think what I do is normal! :smile:

    Typical signs of over-training include, depression, major fatigue (beyond tired, getting out of bed is too much effort), unable to sleep despite being exhausted, irritable, and lack of appetite. There are others but these are the main ones that I can think of off hand. If you're not experiencing any of these then you're probably fine. To help manage exercise fatigue just make sure you mix things up between cardio and strength training.
  • therealangd
    therealangd Posts: 1,861 Member
    Nope. I don't think you are over training either. And I do agree with you about what your hubby is thinking.

    ETA: But DAMN you have a lot on your plate.
  • HappilyLifts
    HappilyLifts Posts: 429 Member
    Really? Over training? What do you think? I think hub's just peeved 'cos life is hectic, he's not getting as much loving as he used to :wink: and 'cos he has seen me crash out earlier than usual because of my cold.

    Hands up if you think what I do is normal! :smile:
    *raises hand* Definitely not over-training, and I think you're right about what your hubby thinks!
    :laugh:
  • HappilyLifts
    HappilyLifts Posts: 429 Member
    Not overtraining. Just your body adjusting to the new activity. when i change or add anything to my routine, I go through a period when I need more sleep than usual, but gradually adjust. Keep it up cause you are OK
    funny you should mention the sleep thing. Over the last week, most nights I'm not sleeping well, my mind just won't switch off. The other night I listened to an audiobook for 90 minutes...still didn't sleep....read my Kindle for an hour, that got my eyes tired...was still awake an hour later. I think I got 3 hours sleep that night! Guess I've just been catching up with some zzzs!
  • HappilyLifts
    HappilyLifts Posts: 429 Member

    Typical signs of over-training include, depression, major fatigue (beyond tired, getting out of bed is too much effort), unable to sleep despite being exhausted, irritable, and lack of appetite. There are others but these are the main ones that I can think of off hand. If you're not experiencing any of these then you're probably fine. To help manage exercise fatigue just make sure you mix things up between cardio and strength training.
    Wise words, that's what I'd associate with over training too. The only thing I can identify with sometimes is the lack of sleep. But I'm what you'd call a worrier, so if I worry about my daughter's exams, or my dad's health, then I can't switch off and sleep straight away, so I don't put that down to over training.
  • HappilyLifts
    HappilyLifts Posts: 429 Member
    ETA: But DAMN you have a lot on your plate.
    All part of being a modern mum, I'm no different to the next :smile:
    ETA: modern day mum, I'm not modern, my daughter would confirm that, you only need to look in my wardrobe :laugh:
  • JNick77
    JNick77 Posts: 3,783 Member

    Typical signs of over-training include, depression, major fatigue (beyond tired, getting out of bed is too much effort), unable to sleep despite being exhausted, irritable, and lack of appetite. There are others but these are the main ones that I can think of off hand. If you're not experiencing any of these then you're probably fine. To help manage exercise fatigue just make sure you mix things up between cardio and strength training.
    Wise words, that's what I'd associate with over training too. The only thing I can identify with sometimes is the lack of sleep. But I'm what you'd call a worrier, so if I worry about my daughter's exams, or my dad's health, then I can't switch off and sleep straight away, so I don't put that down to over training.

    Ha, I'm the same way when it comes to sleep.

    Unfortunately people that aren't really into exercise will look at somebody that loves it and is religious about it and think that person over-does-it all the time when it's really not the case. You just have to listen to your body and manage a good diet plan. :)
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