Josh Perez Fitness

Over-training generally comes from high intensities of working out which has an important factor in affecting performance, motivation, and results. Over-training is the stress of excessive training that can exceed the body’s ability to recover and adapt which could lead to breakdown of muscle as opposed to anabolism.

How do you know when your Over-trained? First you must listen to your body mentally and physically. The are a number symptoms that can be recognized during ones own workout.

For example here are some Physiological Symptoms of Over-training:

• Elevated Morning Resting Heart Rate
• Increase in Injuries-Chronic Muscle Soreness
• Weight Loss-Frequent Minor Infections
• Appetite loss
• Fatigue

Some examples of Psychological Symptoms of Over-Training:

• Reduced Concentration
• Loss of Competitive Desire
• Loss of Enthusiasm for the Sport
• Altered Sleep Patterns
• Moody
• Depression
• Easily Irritated

The one real way to prevent Over-training is simply by getting enough rest to recover the body. I say the minimum amount of hours should get is at least 7, however, 8-10 hours of sleep is optimal. You should consume a nutrition plan of higher complex carbs, increase your fluid intake, and supplement well in particular with a multivitamin and a anti-oxidant.

Once you have recovered you can gradually increase the intensities of your workout and this way you can keep progressing throughout your goal. But one more recommendation I can give is also to reduce the other stresses in your life such as: fix any nutritional gaps, take off at least one week of working out, and remove any physical and mental stress that can demotivate you in any way. Which is why it is always important to make changes in your workouts and life.

Refer to my Fitness Products – Deals and Fitness Products – Store for your savings on all major fitness brands.

1. Rianna Elrod Says:
   July 14th, 2007 at 11:34 am

   Great site, with great info! I will add it to my favorites to keep current in the fitness world.. =)