overtraining

Overtraining manifests itself in a variety of ways. Physical signs include an elevated morning pulse (10 beats faster than usual), constantly high blood pressure, chronic muscle discomfort, an increased frequency of common diseases such as colds, an increased incidence of injuries, and a loss of...

You're serious about working out. But have you ever noticed that you're overworking your body to the point where you're noticing negative symptoms? You shouldn't worry about overtraining if you only log five hours of intense gym time per week. However, suppose you go longer than that, and your...

Too much of a good thing is never a good thing. We've all heard that before. But none of us ever can seem to remember complaining about problems with phrases such as "where am I going to keep all this extra money?" or "What am I going to do with all these supermodels in my living room?" Other...

If a little exercise is good for you, more must be better – right? Possibly, but sometimes it’s not. In the pursuit of better health and fitness, it might be difficult to take a break from exercise. If exercise is leaving you more exhausted than energized, you could be suffering from...

"Who woulda thought OVERTRAINING is a real thing?!”... If you thought the same thing, give this article a read because this can happen to anyone whether you are new to lifting or have been training for 15+ years… and if you are competitive like me, this is far more likely to happen to you...

It is often the case that when someone discovers the gym for the first time and really gets into training they will work out for hours upon end hitting the same body part 3-4 times per week, training 7 days a week. This article will explore the reasons behind over training, it’s easy to be told...

There’s no denying that Dana Linn Bailey is in killer shape—and always has been—but that doesn’t mean she’s invincible. The former Women’s Physique Olympia champ, and longtime athlete, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a cautionary tale of overtraining with her 1.9 million followers. In the...