They say you can have too much of a good thing, and that’s saying certainly rings true when it comes to working out. If you’re a huge gym rat who puts working out above all else, you’re putting yourself at risk of experiencing workout overload, and here are five crucial signs you should look out for.
Persistent Fatigue
Your body can’t function to its full capacity if you don’t make time for rest days. You’ll end up dealing with constant fatigue if they’re not part of your workout routine.
Drop in Performance
In addition to being tired most of the time, your fitness routine will suffer due to overtraining. Instead of achieving better results, your body will start breaking under the pressure it can’t take.
Chronic Pain
Workout overload can lead to injuries, constant soreness, and chronic pain because your body will break down your muscles instead of building them up.
Lack of Motivation
Fitness is something you should enjoy, but you’ll struggle to see the fun in it if you’re forcing yourself to do it, relying on discipline alone, with no motivation in sight.
Bad Mood
Constant fatigue and pain that workout overload can lead to will have a negative impact on your mental health, so look out for signs such as stress, irritation, insomnia, and lack of appetite to recognize it early on.