Over Training - am I at risk?
Overtraining – Am I at Risk?
One of the biggest fitness fallacies is that you have to spend hours in the gym lifting weights to attain a tight, toned body, when in actual fact, 80% of your results will come from proper nutrition, regular cardiovascular exercise and adequate rest time. Unless you are an elite athlete it is simply not necessary to spend hours a day pumping weights.
So how do you know if you are overtraining? There are no set tests to answer this question. However there are a number of common symptoms which may indicate that you are pushing your body too hard.
Common symptoms include increases in minor injuries, joint pain, chronic muscle soreness, lethargy, insatiable thirst, decreased exercise performance, insomnia, anxiety, irritability or being twitchy, fidgety or jittery.
If you are experiencing these symptoms, slow down and take a rest for a few days, your body will thank you for it!
So how often should you lift weights? It is generally recommended that you only do strength training two to three times a week for maximal results. Those with sports specific goals may require further sessions. To avoid overtraining and injury, remember to allow your body to rest for at least 24-48hours between weight lifting sessions.
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