{"id":160,"date":"2021-01-24T06:13:28","date_gmt":"2021-01-24T06:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fastyle.me\/blog\/?p=160"},"modified":"2021-12-28T05:38:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T05:38:30","slug":"is-working-out-too-much-a-bad-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fastyle.me\/blog\/is-working-out-too-much-a-bad-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Working Out Too Much a Bad Thing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But did you know that you might be doing too much workout without even realizing it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Signs You\u2019re Working Out Too Much<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sign #1: Longer Than Usual Muscle Soreness<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Every single person on earth who tried some form of workout has faced muscle soreness. It\u2019s our body\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019re experiencing prolonged muscle soreness, that\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign #2: You Feel Low<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Exercising is supposed to make you feel great and energetic throughout the day. If you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign #3: Unintentional Weight Loss<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign #4: You Can\u2019t Perform as Before<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign #5: You Have Trouble Sleeping<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As you\u2019re working out, your body gets tired and wants to sleep to recover. But if you\u2019re having trouble sleeping, the reason might be overtraining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Go Wrong?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over the top exercise can cause some serious issues in your body. What are they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Damaged Cardiovascular System<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decreased Libido<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Our libido, especially in men, is controlled by the testosterone hormone. We burn testosterone when we work out. It\u2019s not a bad thing because our body produces even more testosterone to suffice for the burn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things go wrong when we workout too much. Another hormone called cortisol is released when we\u2019re out of testosterone, and it\u2019s seriously harmful to our libido. Overtraining is one of the most common causes of declining libido in men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Away<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There is no doubt working out is good for us. When paired with intermittent fasting, it can bring in some extraordinary results. But don\u2019t forget to give your body the rest it needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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