Is it possible you’re over-doing it? Sometimes the balancing act of work, personal stress, and physical fitness can create the perfect storm. Identifying symptoms of overtraining is an important part maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle. See the physical and emotional symptoms below, and if you can relate to 2 or more symptoms it’s important you REST.
Physical signs of overtraining:
• Decreased performance
• Loss of coordination
• Prolonged recovery
• Elevated morning heart rate
• Elevated resting blood pressure
• Headaches
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle soreness/tenderness
• Gastrointestinal disturbances
• Decreased ability to ward off infection
• Increased incidence of musculoskeletal injuries
• Disturbed sleep patterns
Emotional signs of overtraining:
• Depression
• Apathy
• Difficulty concentrating
• Emotional sensitivity
• Reduced self-esteem
It can be hard to take a step back from training, especially if you’ve improved significantly or found a good routine. However, in the long run, you’ll be doing yourself a favor by taking 2-5 days completely off of physical activity to let your body heal and decrease your stress levels.
https://www.acefitness.org/acefit/healthy-living-article/60/493/what-does-overtraining-mean