Overtrainning

Lord_of_the_GYM · 07-20-2004, 01:53 PM

I know this will sound silly .. but i was just wondering how does one know that he/she has overtrained?

Deadly13 · 07-20-2004, 01:58 PM

When you dont give enough rest time about 72 hrz hard workout at least 48 hrz on a little workout..... Aslo if you cont.. to overtrain it get easy to tear tendons and all that ,, remember that takez longer to recover then muslces its self

madden player · 07-20-2004, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord_of_the_GYM

I know this will sound silly .. but i was just wondering how does one know that he/she has overtrained?

Depressed mood is one of the first signs. There are other symptoms like loss of appetite/weight loss/loss of strength/no desire to train/inability to get a good pump...ect.

camarosuper6 · 07-20-2004, 03:48 PM

Overtraining can have many symptoms.... lack of appetite, lethargy, decreased workout poundages, weight loss, etc.

Adequate rest (this includes sleep and relaxing activities, including days off from the gym at a time) and nutrition (plenty of protein and quality carbs and fats) have much to do with how well you recover and how fast you recover (and of course your own genetics have something to do with it too).

SportinStyle · 07-20-2004, 04:32 PM

I would recommend everyone take a week off every 6 months anyway just incase... that way you atleast get a little recovery.

camarosuper6 · 07-20-2004, 04:41 PM

Most training programs advocate you take a break every 8-10 weeks for one full week. Unless your training with AAS, working out without a break for 6 months straight, for MOST people, will be serious overtraining.

Premo55 · 07-20-2004, 09:35 PM

What do people do on their weeks off anyway? I've always wondered what bodybuilders do on their weeks off. Do you do active rest routines or do you just sit around?

Peace.

Vital Signs · 07-20-2004, 09:57 PM

I recommend 7 days off after 3 weeks of HARD training..! During that week I keep a pretty good diet, but one night I might eat a greasey pizza..!

madden player · 07-21-2004, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Premo55

...I've always wondered what bodybuilders do on their weeks off...

Eat/party/relax/recover mentally/physically. If you have been training hard for 3-4 months you almost always comeback stronger and refreshed after a week off...just keep your protein intake high.

07-20-2004, 01:53 PM	#1
Lord_of_the_GYM Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 146	Overtrainning I know this will sound silly .. but i was just wondering how does one know that he/she has overtrained?

07-20-2004, 03:48 PM	#4
camarosuper6 Back Home In SOCAL Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,350	Overtraining can have many symptoms.... lack of appetite, lethargy, decreased workout poundages, weight loss, etc. Adequate rest (this includes sleep and relaxing activities, including days off from the gym at a time) and nutrition (plenty of protein and quality carbs and fats) have much to do with how well you recover and how fast you recover (and of course your own genetics have something to do with it too).
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07-20-2004, 04:32 PM	#5
SportinStyle IM's Anti-Drug ;) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 275 Photos: 8	I would recommend everyone take a week off every 6 months anyway just incase... that way you atleast get a little recovery.
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07-20-2004, 04:41 PM	#6
camarosuper6 Back Home In SOCAL Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,350	Most training programs advocate you take a break every 8-10 weeks for one full week. Unless your training with AAS, working out without a break for 6 months straight, for MOST people, will be serious overtraining.
	"TOLERANCE is the virtue of a man without convictions" G.K.Chesterton Boot Shine and Polish $15. New Uniforms: $250 New gun and holster: $450 Looking like a stud in uniform: Priceless Girl: Me and this new guy are getting kinda chummy. Me: Good chummy? Like friends forever? Girl: Ya Me: Or Chummy like, spank my ass chummy?

07-20-2004, 09:35 PM	#7
Premo55 Mic Murderer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,059	What do people do on their weeks off anyway? I've always wondered what bodybuilders do on their weeks off. Do you do active rest routines or do you just sit around? Peace.
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07-20-2004, 01:58 PM	#2
Deadly13 Big Swoll Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ky Posts: 76	When you dont give enough rest time about 72 hrz hard workout at least 48 hrz on a little workout..... Aslo if you cont.. to overtrain it get easy to tear tendons and all that ,, remember that takez longer to recover then muslces its self

07-20-2004, 09:57 PM	#8
Vital Signs Pure Energy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 177	I recommend 7 days off after 3 weeks of HARD training..! During that week I keep a pretty good diet, but one night I might eat a greasey pizza..!

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