Most people are worried about getting enough exercise. But there are some people who 'forget' to take a day off or put a goal in front of their well-being!
Too much exercise or overtraining can make you susceptible to injuries, illness, and DIMINISHED performance!
How can you tell when you're doing too much? Here are some things to look for:
Take a day off - maybe take two!
The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken even the strongest CrossFitters :)
Rest days are critical to performance for both physiological and psychological reasons. Rest is physically necessary so that the muscles can repair, rebuild and strengthen.
Remember - listen to your body and believe in E.P.O.C (it works - go hard - go short - STOP).
Too much exercise or overtraining can make you susceptible to injuries, illness, and DIMINISHED performance!
How can you tell when you're doing too much? Here are some things to look for:
- washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy
- mild leg soreness, general aches and pains
- sudden drop in performance
- insomnia
- headaches
- decreased immunity (more colds, sore throats, flu)
- decreased training capacity - drop in intensity
- moodiness and irritability
- loss of desire for sport/fitness
- decreased appetite
- increased incidence of injuries
- compulsive need to exercise
Take a day off - maybe take two!
The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken even the strongest CrossFitters :)
Rest days are critical to performance for both physiological and psychological reasons. Rest is physically necessary so that the muscles can repair, rebuild and strengthen.
Remember - listen to your body and believe in E.P.O.C (it works - go hard - go short - STOP).
