The Beginner and OverTraining…
As a beginner, you just may be doing much too much too soon. This can result in a feeling of overall tiredness and thus injuries can result. Here are some clues which begs for you to slow down and take a rest away from the gym:
* Insomnia
* Achiness or pain in the muscles and/or joints
* Fatigue
* Headaches
* Elevated morning pulse
* Sudden inability to complete workouts
* Feeling unmotivated and lacking energy
* Increased susceptibility to colds, sore throats and other illnesses
* Loss in appetite
* Decrease in performance
So, if you find that you are no longer progressing in terms of gains and you feel as if you are “oh so OVER IT! Then take a chill pill and try something different. Go check out a movie, spend tiem with family and friends, do something different like uhhhh sleeping, or take a walk in the park. Listen to what your body is telling you. Listen to that little guy on your shoulders whispering in your ear. Take a break, my friend and start afresh in about a week or so.
Then and only then will you see those often missed gains. You’ll get back up on the horse with a new found energy and perspective!