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Bodybuilding And Health - Don\'t Overtrain
- 1. Anyone who has taken up a gym membership will have no doubt heard the expression "No Pain, No Gain". It's a phrase that's constantly uttered by fitness instructors and gym users alike and seems to typify the kind of mental state required to build and maintain a great muscular physique and to ultimately get the most from your natural bodybuilding.
- 2. It has become a bit of a joke and a terrible cliche. Although in the vast majority of cases it's fairly innocent and a bit of fun b it can in fact have serious consequences. I would venture to suggest that these four simple words have been responsible for more over training injuries than any other factor.
- 3. There is of course a massive amount of difference between a serious pain and that satisfying aching feeling just after a workout, and as you build up your training you will definitely be able to tell the difference. However, the bottom line is that pain is your body's way of letting you know that a potential problem exists so it would make perfect sense to listen to it.
- 4. Ignoring the warning signs is not only a stupid thing to do but will also only result in increasing the problem. What starts out as a minor niggle could ultimately lead to a chronic over training injury that could plague you for years to come and totally scupper your training plans.
- 5. If you start to feel any kind of pain then simply stop and investigate the cause, take a moment and make any adjustments that you feel necessary. More often than not it could be something as simple as a minor flaw in technique or posture and can be remedied just as easily.
- 6. Obviously any kind of ongoing nagging pain should be investigated fully, preferably with the help of a medical professional, but there are other, less obvious symptoms you need to be aware of.
- 7. Some of these are:
- 8. * Insomnia or a complete lack of energy
- 10. * Muscle Aches
- 11. * Appetite loss
- 12. * Lack of motivation
- 13. * Loss of Performance
- 14. Should you experience any of these symptoms then take a step back, check out how much you are doing and review your training accordingly. It is more than likely that you are over training. There is absolutely no reason for you to train 7 days a week, unless of course you are an ultra serious competitive natural bodybuilder, and even then at least one rest day is advised. No, a good solid session 3-4 times a week with proper rest periods and good nutrition will get you the results you are looking for.
- 15. Try to remember:
- 16. Over training is counter- productive at best, and can be downright dangerous at worst. Concentrate on the maxim that quality far outweighs quantity and eliminate the "No Pain No Gain" mindset from your training.