The Invisible Curse of Training
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again.
Simply tossin around weights in the gym is not enough to build your body and health.
But that’s exactly what most guys do.
In fact, some will get so gung-ho they start training 4, 5 or even 6 days a week.
Yikes!
That is a recipe for disaster.
You wouldn’t think so right?
You’d think hey… the more I lift and workout, the better shape I’ll be in!
But then what happens next sets you wayyy back.
Because right around the corner from too much lifting is…
OVERTRAINING.
Overtraining occurs when you are no longer able to recover.
That means your lifts start going down, energy levels go down, and you may notice mood changes, appetite changes and elevated heart rate.
Once this happens to you, it’s not like you sit one day out and everything’s kosher.
No no, you often have to take a few weeks off to let your body return to ‘normal’.
All the while your results slip backward.
Best way to AVOID overtraining is to prevent it in the first place.
Get.Your.Rest.
Strive for 8+ hours.
Your body (and future self) will thank you for it.
Never Retreat & Never Surrender,
Ryan Masters
The Spartan Doctore
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist