So, you are doing intermittent fasting. Congratulations! While the majority of us lack the spirit to continue the journey, you are staying at it. At the same time, you are doing regular exercises to maximize the results.
But did you know that you might be doing too much workout without even realizing it?
5 Signs You’re Working Out Too Much
Sign #1: Longer Than Usual Muscle Soreness
Every single person on earth who tried some form of workout has faced muscle soreness. It’s our body’s natural reaction to heal the torn muscles caused by the exercise. Especially on the first few days of the workout routine, muscle soreness is very common.
But if you’re experiencing prolonged muscle soreness, that’s when you know you are overdoing yourself. It means your body is not getting the time to heal itself between workout sessions. Ease of the pedal to let your body recover.
Sign #2: You Feel Low
Exercising is supposed to make you feel great and energetic throughout the day. If you’re facing low energy issues for a long time, it might be an indication that you are going too hard on yourself. The theme is the same as before. Your body is not getting the necessary rest it needs after a workout.
Sign #3: Unintentional Weight Loss
Losing some weight might be your goal for the workout. But when you go past the healthy threshold of weight loss, it becomes a problem. Do you have a decreased appetite? Do you feel tired? Yes, you might be going over the limit with your workouts.
Sign #4: You Can’t Perform as Before
It’s another teltale sign of overtraining. If everthing is right, you should be able to push your limits. But if you notice the opposite, you should take it easy. Not being able to perform as before means you going over your limits.
Sign #5: You Have Trouble Sleeping
As you’re working out, your body gets tired and wants to sleep to recover. But if you’re having trouble sleeping, the reason might be overtraining.
What Can Go Wrong?
Over the top exercise can cause some serious issues in your body. What are they?
Damaged Cardiovascular System
When we work out, the blood flow increases across the body to carry the nutrients to the muscles. If our cardiovascular system is not getting enough rest, you might be in for some major damage. The arteries might widen over time. The hearth loses its natural rhythm and you might end up with a weak heart.
Decreased Libido
Our libido, especially in men, is controlled by the testosterone hormone. We burn testosterone when we work out. It’s not a bad thing because our body produces even more testosterone to suffice for the burn.
Things go wrong when we workout too much. Another hormone called cortisol is released when we’re out of testosterone, and it’s seriously harmful to our libido. Overtraining is one of the most common causes of declining libido in men.
Take Away
There is no doubt working out is good for us. When paired with intermittent fasting, it can bring in some extraordinary results. But don’t forget to give your body the rest it needs.
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