Too Much Of A Good Thing
A little exercise is good for you, so a lot must be even better. Right? Well, not always. At a particular point the body says enough is enough and the results can be devastating.
Ladies reach this point at different times, depending on their individual fitness levels. If exercise is leaving you more exhausted than rejuvenated, then you may be suffering from an acute case of
over training.
Be Aware Of The Signs
It is important that you recognize the signs of over training before the problem becomes chronic. Some of the physical and emotional signs of over training include:
* Decreased performance
* Loss of coordination
* Prolonged recovery
* Elevated morning heart rate
* Headaches
* Loss of appetite
* Chronic muscle soreness
* Gastrointestinal disturbances
* Decreased ability to ward off infection
* Depression and emotional sensitivity
* Reduced self-esteem
* Difficulty concentrating
Understand The Cause
Our bodies need sufficient time to adjust to increased demands. For some ladies, especially those just starting out in an exercise program, their quest for better health and fitness can outweigh their better
judgment which may be telling them to take a break. For other ladies, the basis for
over training may have emotional or psychological roots. Much like eating disorders, exercise addiction is now recognized as a legitimate problem.
The Solution
In a word, moderation. For some ladies, it may be a simple as reducing the rate at which they
are increasing their training intensity. Then, they must wait until the body signals that it is ready for more of a challenge, and very gradually increase exercise giving the body time to adapt.
Moderation is relative to each individual's fitness levels and goals. Exercising to the point of
over training is simply taking one step forward and two steps back.
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