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Top 3 Signs You’re Overtraining
Prioritise Rest and Recovery!
As humans, we often see things in others before ourselves. We also have a tendency to be high achievers and think that doing more is always better than doing less. When it comes to our bodies, this is not always the case – it’s possible that we can drive ourself into a fatigue deficit.
3 Most Common Signs You’re Overtraining
#1 – Frequent Injuries or Sickness
Training too much weakness out immune system, meaning we are more prone to getting sick. It also means we’re at much higher risk of injuries if we don’t give our body the recovery time it needs.
If you’ve suffered back-to-back injuries or frequent bouts of sickness, it’s probably worth looking at your training load and the frequency of high-impact sessions.
#2 – Performance has Plateaued or Declined
When this happens, our reaction is usually to push harder and to work even more. You might have noticed that there is a decrease in your speed, strength, or overall endurance despite all of your consistency. In order to allow your body to make progress, it needs to recover from the stress it is under!
#3 – Energy for Life is Low
Not waking up excited and ready for the day, despite a full night’s sleep, could be sign that you need to rest more. Perhaps social plans with friends or family that used to be fun now feel like a chore. It is important that our training complements our lifestyle, as opposed to hindering it.
How to Recover from Overtraining
#1 – Prioritise Rest
You need to give your body time to recover, even if this means lowering your training volume or taking a few weeks off entirely. If you push your body too hard for too long, you could end up with a serious injury that puts you out of action for a very long time.
#2 – Focus on Nutrition
In order to recover properly, your body needs the right fuel. Getting enough calories, proteins, vitamins, minerals is essential – especially when you’re training at a high intensity over long periods of time.
#3 – Ease Yourself Back In
Instead of jumping straight back to where you left off, try a more gradual return. Lower your training volume by up to 50% and increase the intensity in stages. This will reduce the likelihood of picking up injuries and allows you to focus on other areas of your training like form and technique.
How to Avoid Overtraining
The number one thing you can do to avoid overtraining is listen to your body. Pay attention to how you feel before, during and after exercise. Don’t ignore any aches or strains and keep track of your workouts over time. Stay fuelled up, drink plenty of water and – of course – get plenty of rest!
Final Thoughts
Remember sometimes the hardest thing we can actually do is take a rest day or recovery week! Do hard things; and see improvements in many areas of life.
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
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ENGINE
No, running this week as we focus on some longer erg pieces; this can be done with a partner or solo. It’s your choice!
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down with handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand push-ups. We’ll then finish with overhead strength work.
HYROX
NO CLASS THIS WEEK DUE TO THE ENDURANCE TRAINING CAMP!
MOBILITY
Hip rotation & strengthening activating the stabilisers will be the primary focus of this session. We will also be looking at how to create postural changes to help those rounded upper thoracic.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are progressing the loading on the paused bench press, building on last week, followed by some upper body pulling strength work. Wednesday, we are back on the low box squat, along with some hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we focus on squat clean in weightlifting, with a fun complex followed by some pulls!
Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Training Weekend!
We're at Jebel Jais this weekend for our annual Jais Training weekend. If you're interested to know more please email us here.
Location: Jebel Jais
Sunday - Training Weekend!
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 5 mins you will have 2 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 5x rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Today we will be running 800m repeats, and fluctuating between 3km and 5km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. Today there is 1km and 400m efforts. We will have cones set out for you, so you do not need to worry about tracking the distance on your watch.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Saturday
Time: 08:29am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
This weekend we will be in RAK for the IFE Training Camp. There will be a long run this morning on Jebel Jais, and an evening Shake-Out run. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Sunday
Time: 08:44am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
Today in RAK we will be doing hill repeats on Jebel Jais. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Monday:
We kick off the new week with some upper body pressing as we build over 6 rounds in the Push Jerk. Ski, DB Thrusters and Burpees in a workout where you earn your rest by how hard work. We are looking for you to get around 1 minute of rest each round. Will you be able to keep it consistent over the 10 rounds?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 5 Touch and Go Push Jerk
Conditioning:
Every 3:00 x 10 Rounds
250/200m Ski
8 Double DB Thrusters
6 Burpees
Tuesday:
Focusing on Barbell Cycling in the strength with Hang Power Cleans before we fire up the posterior chain with some Tempo Romanian Deadlifts. The conditioning for today is a 5-min effort with 3-min rest. The first AMRAP will bring some fire to your legs and lungs before we hit two high-skill movements in the second AMRAP, which will test your grip and shoulders!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 5 - 6 TnG Hang Power Cleans
B) Every 90secs x 3 - 6 RBLs with a Tempo of 30X1
Conditioning:
2 Rounds
5 min AMRAP
10 Box Jump Step Down
15 Russian KB Swings
Rest 3 mins
5 min AMRAP
12 Toes To Bar
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 mins
Wednesday:
Executing the Gymnastic Skill of Pull-Ups under fatigue from sprints on the rower! In Part B, we get some volume in wall balls, simple work but effective gains! We then carry over the learnings from the strength into an equal work rest conditioning piece. Will you hit the same wall balls each round?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 10 Rounds
A) 9/6 Cal Row + 15secs of Pull Ups
B) 45secs Wall Balls
Conditioning:
2:30min of Work and 2:30min of Rest x 4
15/12/9 Pull-ups
300/250m row
AMRAPS wall balls
Thursday:
Leg Day!!! Front Squats building up to heavy singles! Then we hit an Open Repeat of 11.4 and put all that OHS work to the test in a workout!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 2:2:2:1:1:1 Fron Squat
Conditioning:
Open Workout 11.4
60-bar facing burpee
30 OHS 55/45kg
10 Muscle-ups
Friday:
What better for a Friday than upper bodybuilding strength, Incline Bench, Rows and some Dumbell Raises before we get stuck into some Therapy with a Chipper style workout, which will leave you sweaty and tired!
As humans, we often see things in others before ourselves. We also have a tendency to be high achievers and think that doing more is always better than doing less. When it comes to our bodies, this is not always the case – it’s possible that we can drive ourself into a fatigue deficit.
3 Most Common Signs You’re Overtraining
#1 – Frequent Injuries or Sickness
Training too much weakness out immune system, meaning we are more prone to getting sick. It also means we’re at much higher risk of injuries if we don’t give our body the recovery time it needs.
If you’ve suffered back-to-back injuries or frequent bouts of sickness, it’s probably worth looking at your training load and the frequency of high-impact sessions.
#2 – Performance has Plateaued or Declined
When this happens, our reaction is usually to push harder and to work even more. You might have noticed that there is a decrease in your speed, strength, or overall endurance despite all of your consistency. In order to allow your body to make progress, it needs to recover from the stress it is under!
#3 – Energy for Life is Low
Not waking up excited and ready for the day, despite a full night’s sleep, could be sign that you need to rest more. Perhaps social plans with friends or family that used to be fun now feel like a chore. It is important that our training complements our lifestyle, as opposed to hindering it.
How to Recover from Overtraining
#1 – Prioritise Rest
You need to give your body time to recover, even if this means lowering your training volume or taking a few weeks off entirely. If you push your body too hard for too long, you could end up with a serious injury that puts you out of action for a very long time.
#2 – Focus on Nutrition
In order to recover properly, your body needs the right fuel. Getting enough calories, proteins, vitamins, minerals is essential – especially when you’re training at a high intensity over long periods of time.
#3 – Ease Yourself Back In
Instead of jumping straight back to where you left off, try a more gradual return. Lower your training volume by up to 50% and increase the intensity in stages. This will reduce the likelihood of picking up injuries and allows you to focus on other areas of your training like form and technique.
How to Avoid Overtraining
The number one thing you can do to avoid overtraining is listen to your body. Pay attention to how you feel before, during and after exercise. Don’t ignore any aches or strains and keep track of your workouts over time. Stay fuelled up, drink plenty of water and – of course – get plenty of rest!
Final Thoughts
Remember sometimes the hardest thing we can actually do is take a rest day or recovery week! Do hard things; and see improvements in many areas of life.
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Training Weekend!
We're at Jebel Jais this weekend for our annual Jais Training weekend. If you're interested to know more please email us here.
Location: Jebel Jais
Sunday - Training Weekend!
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 5 mins you will have 2 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 5x rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Today we will be running 800m repeats, and fluctuating between 3km and 5km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. Today there is 1km and 400m efforts. We will have cones set out for you, so you do not need to worry about tracking the distance on your watch.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Saturday
Time: 08:29am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
This weekend we will be in RAK for the IFE Training Camp. There will be a long run this morning on Jebel Jais, and an evening Shake-Out run. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Sunday
Time: 08:44am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
Today in RAK we will be doing hill repeats on Jebel Jais. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Monday:
We kick off the new week with some upper body pressing as we build over 6 rounds in the Push Jerk. Ski, DB Thrusters and Burpees in a workout where you earn your rest by how hard work. We are looking for you to get around 1 minute of rest each round. Will you be able to keep it consistent over the 10 rounds?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 5 Touch and Go Push Jerk
Conditioning:
Every 3:00 x 10 Rounds
250/200m Ski
8 Double DB Thrusters
6 Burpees
Tuesday:
Focusing on Barbell Cycling in the strength with Hang Power Cleans before we fire up the posterior chain with some Tempo Romanian Deadlifts. The conditioning for today is a 5-min effort with 3-min rest. The first AMRAP will bring some fire to your legs and lungs before we hit two high-skill movements in the second AMRAP, which will test your grip and shoulders!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 5 - 6 TnG Hang Power Cleans
B) Every 90secs x 3 - 6 RBLs with a Tempo of 30X1
Conditioning:
2 Rounds
5 min AMRAP
10 Box Jump Step Down
15 Russian KB Swings
Rest 3 mins
5 min AMRAP
12 Toes To Bar
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 mins
Wednesday:
Executing the Gymnastic Skill of Pull-Ups under fatigue from sprints on the rower! In Part B, we get some volume in wall balls, simple work but effective gains! We then carry over the learnings from the strength into an equal work rest conditioning piece. Will you hit the same wall balls each round?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 10 Rounds
A) 9/6 Cal Row + 15secs of Pull Ups
B) 45secs Wall Balls
Conditioning:
2:30min of Work and 2:30min of Rest x 4
15/12/9 Pull-ups
300/250m row
AMRAPS wall balls
Thursday:
Leg Day!!! Front Squats building up to heavy singles! Then we hit an Open Repeat of 11.4 and put all that OHS work to the test in a workout!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 2:2:2:1:1:1 Fron Squat
Conditioning:
Open Workout 11.4
60-bar facing burpee
30 OHS 55/45kg
10 Muscle-ups
Friday:
What better for a Friday than upper bodybuilding strength, Incline Bench, Rows and some Dumbell Raises before we get stuck into some Therapy with a Chipper style workout, which will leave you sweaty and tired!
ENGINE
No, running this week as we focus on some longer erg pieces; this can be done with a partner or solo. It’s your choice!
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down with handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand push-ups. We’ll then finish with overhead strength work.
HYROX
NO CLASS THIS WEEK DUE TO THE ENDURANCE TRAINING CAMP!
MOBILITY
Hip rotation & strengthening activating the stabilisers will be the primary focus of this session. We will also be looking at how to create postural changes to help those rounded upper thoracic.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are progressing the loading on the paused bench press, building on last week, followed by some upper body pulling strength work. Wednesday, we are back on the low box squat, along with some hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we focus on squat clean in weightlifting, with a fun complex followed by some pulls!
As humans, we often see things in others before ourselves. We also have a tendency to be high achievers and think that doing more is always better than doing less. When it comes to our bodies, this is not always the case – it’s possible that we can drive ourself into a fatigue deficit.
3 Most Common Signs You’re Overtraining
#1 – Frequent Injuries or Sickness
Training too much weakness out immune system, meaning we are more prone to getting sick. It also means we’re at much higher risk of injuries if we don’t give our body the recovery time it needs.
If you’ve suffered back-to-back injuries or frequent bouts of sickness, it’s probably worth looking at your training load and the frequency of high-impact sessions.
#2 – Performance has Plateaued or Declined
When this happens, our reaction is usually to push harder and to work even more. You might have noticed that there is a decrease in your speed, strength, or overall endurance despite all of your consistency. In order to allow your body to make progress, it needs to recover from the stress it is under!
#3 – Energy for Life is Low
Not waking up excited and ready for the day, despite a full night’s sleep, could be sign that you need to rest more. Perhaps social plans with friends or family that used to be fun now feel like a chore. It is important that our training complements our lifestyle, as opposed to hindering it.
How to Recover from Overtraining
#1 – Prioritise Rest
You need to give your body time to recover, even if this means lowering your training volume or taking a few weeks off entirely. If you push your body too hard for too long, you could end up with a serious injury that puts you out of action for a very long time.
#2 – Focus on Nutrition
In order to recover properly, your body needs the right fuel. Getting enough calories, proteins, vitamins, minerals is essential – especially when you’re training at a high intensity over long periods of time.
#3 – Ease Yourself Back In
Instead of jumping straight back to where you left off, try a more gradual return. Lower your training volume by up to 50% and increase the intensity in stages. This will reduce the likelihood of picking up injuries and allows you to focus on other areas of your training like form and technique.
How to Avoid Overtraining
The number one thing you can do to avoid overtraining is listen to your body. Pay attention to how you feel before, during and after exercise. Don’t ignore any aches or strains and keep track of your workouts over time. Stay fuelled up, drink plenty of water and – of course – get plenty of rest!
Final Thoughts
Remember sometimes the hardest thing we can actually do is take a rest day or recovery week! Do hard things; and see improvements in many areas of life.
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
Monday
Time: 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: Tempo
PM Session only: This evening we will be holding tempo pace for 5mins. Tempo should feel liks a 7/10 effort. After each 5 mins you will have 2 mins easy, which can be a gentle jog or walk. Repeat 5x rounds.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Session: Track Tuesday
This is your chance to run fast with the wider IFE community and coaches. Today we will be running 800m repeats, and fluctuating between 3km and 5km pace.
Wednesday
Time: 5:59am & 5:59pm
Location: InnerFight
Session: LRC Intervals
If you didn't run track, today we have some speed work for you. Today there is 1km and 400m efforts. We will have cones set out for you, so you do not need to worry about tracking the distance on your watch.
Friday
Brief time: 5:54am
Start Time: 5:59am
Location: Common Grounds
Session: The Coffee Run
This week we will have bridge repeats for those who want elevation, and tempo for those who want to push the pace on the flat surface. The choice is yours. (If you are running Two Oceans, we recommend the hills option).
Saturday
Time: 08:29am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
This weekend we will be in RAK for the IFE Training Camp. There will be a long run this morning on Jebel Jais, and an evening Shake-Out run. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Sunday
Time: 08:44am
Location: Check WhatsApp and TrainingPeaks
Session: RAK Training Camp
Today in RAK we will be doing hill repeats on Jebel Jais. All details will be shared in the WA group.
Monday:
We kick off the new week with some upper body pressing as we build over 6 rounds in the Push Jerk. Ski, DB Thrusters and Burpees in a workout where you earn your rest by how hard work. We are looking for you to get around 1 minute of rest each round. Will you be able to keep it consistent over the 10 rounds?
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 5 Touch and Go Push Jerk
Conditioning:
Every 3:00 x 10 Rounds
250/200m Ski
8 Double DB Thrusters
6 Burpees
Tuesday:
Focusing on Barbell Cycling in the strength with Hang Power Cleans before we fire up the posterior chain with some Tempo Romanian Deadlifts. The conditioning for today is a 5-min effort with 3-min rest. The first AMRAP will bring some fire to your legs and lungs before we hit two high-skill movements in the second AMRAP, which will test your grip and shoulders!
Strength:
A) Every 90secs x 5 - 6 TnG Hang Power Cleans
B) Every 90secs x 3 - 6 RBLs with a Tempo of 30X1
Conditioning:
2 Rounds
5 min AMRAP
10 Box Jump Step Down
15 Russian KB Swings
Rest 3 mins
5 min AMRAP
12 Toes To Bar
30 Double Unders
Rest 3 mins
Wednesday:
Executing the Gymnastic Skill of Pull-Ups under fatigue from sprints on the rower! In Part B, we get some volume in wall balls, simple work but effective gains! We then carry over the learnings from the strength into an equal work rest conditioning piece. Will you hit the same wall balls each round?
Strength:
Every 90secs x 10 Rounds
A) 9/6 Cal Row + 15secs of Pull Ups
B) 45secs Wall Balls
Conditioning:
2:30min of Work and 2:30min of Rest x 4
15/12/9 Pull-ups
300/250m row
AMRAPS wall balls
Thursday:
Leg Day!!! Front Squats building up to heavy singles! Then we hit an Open Repeat of 11.4 and put all that OHS work to the test in a workout!
Strength:
Every 2mins x 6 - 2:2:2:1:1:1 Fron Squat
Conditioning:
Open Workout 11.4
60-bar facing burpee
30 OHS 55/45kg
10 Muscle-ups
Friday:
What better for a Friday than upper bodybuilding strength, Incline Bench, Rows and some Dumbell Raises before we get stuck into some Therapy with a Chipper style workout, which will leave you sweaty and tired!
ENGINE
No, running this week as we focus on some longer erg pieces; this can be done with a partner or solo. It’s your choice!
GYMNASTICS
This week, we’ll go upside down with handstand hold progressions before having some fun with handstand push-ups. We’ll then finish with overhead strength work.
HYROX
NO CLASS THIS WEEK DUE TO THE ENDURANCE TRAINING CAMP!
MOBILITY
Hip rotation & strengthening activating the stabilisers will be the primary focus of this session. We will also be looking at how to create postural changes to help those rounded upper thoracic.
PURE STRENGTH
Monday, in pure strength, we are progressing the loading on the paused bench press, building on last week, followed by some upper body pulling strength work. Wednesday, we are back on the low box squat, along with some hamstring accessory work.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week, we focus on squat clean in weightlifting, with a fun complex followed by some pulls!
Monday Ride
A skills and fitness based ride at the BikeDXB track in Dubai. Some simply structured intervals to enhance cycling ability.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: The Loop Cafe, Bike DXB
Track Tuesday
Our weekly on track speed session! For any level of runner looking to build their run speed, threshold and Vo2max fitness and run with the best running community in Dubai.
Time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Dubai Sports City Sports Park
Friday - Coffee Run
Our weekly tempo run. This run is currently gearing run fitness towards the incoming half marathons. Sessions are built on an RPE scale and accessible to all levels of runner.
Brief time: 05:54 am
Start time: 05:59 am
Start Location: Common Grounds
Saturday - Training Weekend!
We're at Jebel Jais this weekend for our annual Jais Training weekend. If you're interested to know more please email us here.
Location: Jebel Jais
Sunday - Training Weekend!
As humans, we often see things in others before ourselves. We also have a tendency to be high achievers and think that doing more is always better than doing less. When it comes to our bodies, this is not always the case – it’s possible that we can drive ourself into a fatigue deficit.
3 Most Common Signs You’re Overtraining
#1 – Frequent Injuries or Sickness
Training too much weakness out immune system, meaning we are more prone to getting sick. It also means we’re at much higher risk of injuries if we don’t give our body the recovery time it needs.
If you’ve suffered back-to-back injuries or frequent bouts of sickness, it’s probably worth looking at your training load and the frequency of high-impact sessions.
#2 – Performance has Plateaued or Declined
When this happens, our reaction is usually to push harder and to work even more. You might have noticed that there is a decrease in your speed, strength, or overall endurance despite all of your consistency. In order to allow your body to make progress, it needs to recover from the stress it is under!
#3 – Energy for Life is Low
Not waking up excited and ready for the day, despite a full night’s sleep, could be sign that you need to rest more. Perhaps social plans with friends or family that used to be fun now feel like a chore. It is important that our training complements our lifestyle, as opposed to hindering it.
How to Recover from Overtraining
#1 – Prioritise Rest
You need to give your body time to recover, even if this means lowering your training volume or taking a few weeks off entirely. If you push your body too hard for too long, you could end up with a serious injury that puts you out of action for a very long time.
#2 – Focus on Nutrition
In order to recover properly, your body needs the right fuel. Getting enough calories, proteins, vitamins, minerals is essential – especially when you’re training at a high intensity over long periods of time.
#3 – Ease Yourself Back In
Instead of jumping straight back to where you left off, try a more gradual return. Lower your training volume by up to 50% and increase the intensity in stages. This will reduce the likelihood of picking up injuries and allows you to focus on other areas of your training like form and technique.
How to Avoid Overtraining
The number one thing you can do to avoid overtraining is listen to your body. Pay attention to how you feel before, during and after exercise. Don’t ignore any aches or strains and keep track of your workouts over time. Stay fuelled up, drink plenty of water and – of course – get plenty of rest!
Final Thoughts
Remember sometimes the hardest thing we can actually do is take a rest day or recovery week! Do hard things; and see improvements in many areas of life.
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
As humans, we often see things in others before ourselves. We also have a tendency to be high achievers and think that doing more is always better than doing less. When it comes to our bodies, this is not always the case – it’s possible that we can drive ourself into a fatigue deficit.
3 Most Common Signs You’re Overtraining
#1 – Frequent Injuries or Sickness
Training too much weakness out immune system, meaning we are more prone to getting sick. It also means we’re at much higher risk of injuries if we don’t give our body the recovery time it needs.
If you’ve suffered back-to-back injuries or frequent bouts of sickness, it’s probably worth looking at your training load and the frequency of high-impact sessions.
#2 – Performance has Plateaued or Declined
When this happens, our reaction is usually to push harder and to work even more. You might have noticed that there is a decrease in your speed, strength, or overall endurance despite all of your consistency. In order to allow your body to make progress, it needs to recover from the stress it is under!
#3 – Energy for Life is Low
Not waking up excited and ready for the day, despite a full night’s sleep, could be sign that you need to rest more. Perhaps social plans with friends or family that used to be fun now feel like a chore. It is important that our training complements our lifestyle, as opposed to hindering it.
How to Recover from Overtraining
#1 – Prioritise Rest
You need to give your body time to recover, even if this means lowering your training volume or taking a few weeks off entirely. If you push your body too hard for too long, you could end up with a serious injury that puts you out of action for a very long time.
#2 – Focus on Nutrition
In order to recover properly, your body needs the right fuel. Getting enough calories, proteins, vitamins, minerals is essential – especially when you’re training at a high intensity over long periods of time.
#3 – Ease Yourself Back In
Instead of jumping straight back to where you left off, try a more gradual return. Lower your training volume by up to 50% and increase the intensity in stages. This will reduce the likelihood of picking up injuries and allows you to focus on other areas of your training like form and technique.
How to Avoid Overtraining
The number one thing you can do to avoid overtraining is listen to your body. Pay attention to how you feel before, during and after exercise. Don’t ignore any aches or strains and keep track of your workouts over time. Stay fuelled up, drink plenty of water and – of course – get plenty of rest!
Final Thoughts
Remember sometimes the hardest thing we can actually do is take a rest day or recovery week! Do hard things; and see improvements in many areas of life.
Fun - HONESTY - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - Hard Work
One-Hour Workout: Revving Your Swim Engine
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