Although there are several reasons why many people struggle to make progress in the gym, one of the most common problems is overtraining. Overtraining occurs when the amount of stress you place on your body is more than it can handle. Mental stress, as well as the physical stress of exercise, can put you in an overtrained state.
Although scientists have identified several ways (such as measuring markers of muscle damage in lood) to tell whether you're overtrained, subjecting yourself to a series of blood tests every few weeks could get expensive! However, there are a few easy ways to tell if you're overtraining. These include excess fatigue or tiredness, changes in mood, muscle and joint pain (apart from the mild soreness you feel after a hard workout), a loss of appetite, and difficulty in concentrating at work. Many times, the first sign that you're becoming overtrained is a lack of enthusiasm for exercise.
In essence, overtraining is nothing more than an imbalance between training and recovery. Here are 3 simple steps you can take to correct the balance, and ensure you're doing everything possible to maximise your progress in the gym.
Take a rest. If you're concerned that you're overtrained, take a break from exercise. A week off now and again helps to recharge your batteries.
Change your routine. Simply varying the type of programme you follow is enough to help you break out of a training rut.
Ensure that you feed your body with the nutrients it needs to recover. Many times, overtraining is nothing more than poor nutrition. One of the most important things you can do in this regard is to consume a supplement that helps with recovery. | 
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good post..I constantly end up in over taining...I think because I go too heavy too many reps...I cut from 4 days a week down to 3 and I still have to take a week off every now and then...100% natural without juice is hard to go all out all the time..periodization?..yeah I know but I always want to go heavy...
