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Do You Exercise Too Much?
6 Signs Your Workout Is Too Tough
Clue into your body’s signs that it’s time to scale back at the gym
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Are You Overtraining?
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You’re Always Cranky
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It Takes You Longer to Bounce Back
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You’re Sick More Often
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You Have Trouble Sleeping
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You Have No Appetite
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You’re Getting Weaker
You’re Getting Weaker
Sometimes slower times, faltering endurance, and lighter lifts are signs you should ease up, not buckle down. Overtrained athletes often report having slower reaction times and lower endurance levels. That’s because exercise literally causes tears in your muscles. If you skimp on rest time, your body can’t repair and rebuild muscle. To get stronger, you need to emphasize rest as much as exercise. Reserve 1 day a week for recovery, and be sure to get a minimum of 7 to 9 hours of sleep, says Reames. Unless your workout plan specifically calls for reducing how much you lift, you should be able to lift the same load at the end of your workout as at the beginning, says Gaddour.
Next up: How to reach your max
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