1142: Nine Signs You are Overtraining

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss overtraining; what it is, how to identify if you are doing it and how to recover from it.

• Falling into the trap if some is good then more is better. (2:09)
• How do you define overtraining and if you are potentially doing it? (5:07)
• 9 Obvious Signs You are Overtraining:
• • #1 - Frequent injury or chronic pain. (15:10)
  • #2 – Extended muscle soreness. (18:48)
  • #3 – Decreased performance. (25:35)
  • #4 – Insomnia or changes in sleeping patterns. (28:57)
  • #5 – Excessive fatigue. (32:50)
  • #6 – Loss of appetite and cravings. (35:00)
  • #7 – Getting sick very easily. (37:48)
  • #8 – Mood changes, agitated or depressed. (41:27)
  • #9 – Metabolic imbalances. (45:07)
• Taking Action: What to do if you have 4 or more of these signs? (49:25)

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