Are you one of those gym rats who spends endless hours in the gym day in and day out working hard to improve your physique but don’t see any difference in your body? You believe that the more work you do, the better off you will be. Believe it or not, you might be doing more harm to your body than good when training so much. As a result, you might not be seeing any of the results you want. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms listed below, you may be over-training.
Signs and symptoms of over-training:
Fatigue
Muscle soreness/tenderness - lasting longer than 48 hours
Decreased appetite
Trouble sleeping
Cold/flu symptoms
Loss of motivation
Lack of energy
Increased body temperature
Depression
Loss of body weight
It is likely your body would benefit from taking a week off for relaxation and rehabilitation. When you get back into the gym, you will probably find you have gained strength and increased your energy levels!
