Question

List four signs or symptoms of overtraining.what is the only way to recover from this sort of burnout

Answer 1

The four signs or symptoms of over-training include:

• The body is exhausted and tired all the time and is unable to function in a normal manner.

• A person who over-trains finds it difficult to exercise and puts in more effort to exercise because the muscles are already tired.

• A person who over-trains may exhibit mood swings because over training affects the stress hormones.

• An over-trained person constantly complains of pains in the body especially the legs and the back.

• The only way to recover from this sort of burnout is to take rest for a couple of days.

Answer 2

1. Washed out feeling tired, drained, lack of energy

2. Headaches

3. Pain in muscles or joints

4. Insomnia

How to recover: Rest and recover. Reduce or stop the exercise and allow yourself a few days of rest. Also drink plenty of water