What Personal Trainers say about Over Training

Over training results from exercising to the point that the body cannot recover from the intensive exercise. The signs of over training are loss of endurance and strength with the inability to recover. Other signs are the loss of concentration and a willingness to give in when the going is tough. The person exhibits unprovoked irritation and over sensitivity to criticism. The person can also show unwarranted anxiety and worry about their ability. The cause to put it simply is too much training and not enough recovery time to overcome the body losses due to much exercise. Life style factors that can also contribute to over training are lack of sleep, alcohol and smoking. Irregular schedules without adequate rest time can also be a contributing factor to over training.

Ways to overcome a poor training regimen include following the advice of a good personal trainer. Change the extent and the types of exercise and giving more time to recover from the exercises. Change diet and make sure it is meeting the needs of the body due to the exercise regimen. Try to find periods of rest and sleep that are long enough to allow the body to relax and recharge.