2012 is only a year away, and according to the Mayan Calendar, the human race will meet its end. So we don't have much time, now do we?
While most astrologers scoff at this literal prediction of Mayan wisdom (and they should!), the truth is that most of us live our lives this way. This whole keeping up with the Joneses and the fear of being left behind in the corporate rat-race has made conscious about the importance of time.
And yes, we seem to want everything yesterday, and which is partly one of the reasons why we have a tendency to overdo at a harsh cost.
Maybe this is how Americans wish to lead their lives, but it has never hurt even once in a while to slow down… has it?
And this desire to get results quickly can often lead one to make choices that ultimately slow him down anyways, so why bother?
And there's no better example in the field of health and fitness to explain this such as the after effects of over training.
Overtraining: What's the hurry anyways?
When you look over the internet these days, there are several websites that offer instant solutions for those who want to get a tight body. You'll lose count, and there is no guarantee that any of them work, despite the numerous testimonials that have been posted on the site.
Most fitness professionals know how long it takes for one to get into shape, taking a few years in some cases. Yet people fall for these promises that more often than count for nought at the end of it all.
Patience is definitely a desirable trait when it comes to exercise, and almost any fitness professional including your own body will emphasize that you have to take it easy.
Let's say that you complete a workout, and what is mandatory for you to do next is to take at least 12 to 24 hours of rest. Yet there are some people who are so motivated that they perform another workout before the body has healed itself. At another level altogether, some people try to do too much in a workout…
And in both these cases, one will find that their ability to complete a workout diminishes over time until the person has to take a complete break. So before you reach this point, here are some pointers that will help you recognize whether you are overtraining or not.
Symptoms of Overtraining
As always, experts have known that what effects the body in turn effects the mind, and vice-versa. So here is a list of symptoms that one can check in with to see if they are overtraining or not.
Psychological Symptoms
1. Feels tired, drained, lack of energy
2. Reduced ability to concentrate
3. Apathy or no motivation
4. Irritability
5. Anxiety
6. Depression
7. Headaches
8. Insomnia
9. Inability to relax
10. Twitchy, fidgety or jittery
Physical Symptoms
1. Elevated resting pulse / heart rate
2. Minor infections crop up now and again
3. Increased susceptibility to colds and flu's
4. Increase in minor injuries
5. Chronic muscle soreness or joint pain
6. Exhaustion
7. Lethargy
8. Weight loss
9. Appetite loss
10. Insatiable thirst or dehydration
11. Intolerance to exercise
12. Decreased performance
13. Delayed recovery from exercise
In Closing
Just because a whole bunch of people are in a hurry to get ripped, it is important that one takes his own time when it comes to a workout, and when you see long-lasting results, you will understand the fact that sometimes it's best that we do not get what we want when we want it!
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There are many people who goes for over-training in hope to lose weight quickly. But they really don’t know that it could negatively affect their health.