Overtraining experiences

[Zee]

Looking for folks who are willing to share about times they actually we're overtraining, and the specifics of what lead to it.

I've heard both sides, some say it's totally plausible, others claim there's little chance of it actually happening.

Not looking to debate it. I am just curious about people's experiences in regards to overtraining.

Thx.

 

[Xlgx]

High frequency, high volume plus cardio in a calorie restricted state.

 

[Tmisatix]

You'll know it. Weird injuries will pop up and discomforts, you'll feel achey, mentally not right and appetite won't be high.

 

[Throwback]

For me it is now about recovering fully.
At 54 and with an average session being 2 and a half hours or so...i have found at least one day off to one day on is a minimum. 2 off one on is even better.
But i work outside in the south loading and un loading trucks too...so everyday the job and summer heat suck the energy out of me.
I can tell as previously posted thst mentally its just not quite there and physically both strength and endurance fall off substantially.
Part of that is diet related also cuz its hard too eat enough when your that hot all day.

 

[puckhog]

For me it usually involves an avoidable over-use injury. I will feel overwhelmingly fatigued for days on end and tend to develop a cold or flu-like symptoms. These are tell-tale signs I am over doing it.
Dieting for me is incredibly easy so I know the diet is not the culprit.
Just my 2$

 

[Demondosage]

One tell tale sign of overtraining is that your sleep goes to hell!!!! If you take a day off and sleep better that night then you're probably overtraining.

Most people are overtraimed from nervous system fatigue and not muscle fatigue though. You get cloudy minded, almost zombie feeling during the day. I have kept exercises like squats and deadlifts regular but I'm very sparing on heavy reps and/or max attempts . Especially on deadlifts!!!!

 

[grey]

Only managed it once, I was travelling for work, getting little to no sleep, eating like shit, drinking, and training with unadapted movements.

Pushed myself into mild rhabdo. Was completely out of commission and into hosptial treatment for 3 days, didn't fully recover for 3 weeks.

I was an idiot.

 

[GymRat79]

Oh for fucks sake, overtraining is a myth. All you guys on here are old and need to retire. Fucking pussies. Up the gear.



On a serious note, thank you for sharing you stories.

 

[JackSmooth]

Doesn't happen often but I can tell when I'm running my body into the ground. I'll start getting cold symptoms.

My sisters first day of training after a long period off resulted in a week in the hospital due to rhabdomyolysis.

 

[Tmisatix]

You can train everyday if you know how to recover. If you're training frequently and hitting body parts more than once a week, keep the threshold in the 12-15 rep range, focus more on form in contraction. For nutrition, this is where protein every two hours will really come into play as well since you'll want to be in positive nitrogen balance. Naps are a wise option and sleeping 7-9 hours a night is recommended. Learn to not give a fuck so your cortisol will be low. No stress = faster recovery. Bcaa supplement consumed throughout the day, as well.

Problem is most of us have stress and a job lol, but these are good tips to take into consideration.

The pros who go to oxygen gym are training three times a day, but they also eat and sleep like kings... So take that into consideration... and theyre on a ton of enhancements lol