18 Signs of Overtraining

Yes, it is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to fitness. Exercise and training, just like anything else, should be tempered with moderation. Do you know the warning signs your body uses to signal overtraining? Check out the list below and don’t overdo it. (Taken from NSCA’s Essentials of Personal Training, 2011)

Symptoms of Overtraining from Resistance Exercise (Weight Training)

Plateau followed by decrease of strength gains
Sleep disturbances
Decrease in lean body mass (when not dieting)
Decreased appetite
A cold that just won’t go away
Persistent flu-like symptoms
Loss of interest in the training program
Mood changes
Excessive muscle soreness

Common Markers of Aerobic Endurance Overtraining

Decreased performance
Earlier onset of fatigue
Decreased maximal oxygen uptake
General discomfort or uneasiness
Loss of interest or enthusiam in training
Disturbed mood states
Increased muscle soreness
Altered resting heart rate
Increased sub maximal exercise heart rate

About the Author: Trainer T. is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, founder and owner of TD Fitness. Follow Trainer T. and TD Fitness on Facebook and Twitter. Receive our free monthly e-newsletter.