In our quest to achieve our fitness goals, it is essential to ensure that we do not get burnt out way too quickly. This can prove difficult to do when you have to squeeze in work commitments, an active social life alongside family or a relationship. It may, however, be surprising to find out that you are the one putting too much pressure on yourself with a stressful workout schedule that overworks you. While constantly putting in work is very admirable, you might need to take a breather and reconsider your workout schedule if you recognize these tell-tale signs.
You constantly have to manage injuries from extra workouts
In this case, you are bringing upon yourself unnecessary pain without any gain of note. After every workout, the goal is to get back in there after you give your body some time to recover and regain strength. Injuries and extra soreness become counter-effective as they mean slower recovery time and In effect less time to exercise. A build-up of little injuries over time renders you prone to a serious injury in the future which would be catastrophic to your health and fitness goals.
Your life is unbalanced
If your workout schedule turns you into a person who constantly sleeps at work, skips meetings and neglects his social life it may be a wake-up call for you to revise your exercise regimen. The overall aim of any fitness program is to achieve a balanced lifestyle. You should be able to boast of a healthy lifestyle, a fit body that gives you confidence and fulfilling relationships. If you discover that your heavy workout schedule is draining other areas of your life, it is time to effect some changes.
With the discovery that your exercise schedule needs a review comes the temptation to let things slide and give up on exercising altogether. In putting a handle on things, it is very important too;
Pace yourself
The ideal workout schedule should be between three to four days in a week. Even if you don’t follow this, it is important to alternate between days filled with heavy exercises and those with light exercises. A more beneficial idea is to take an entire day off and do something different. A good idea is to take long walks during your free day or a trip to the masseuse to relieve soreness and stretch your muscles.
Get Professional help
If you still find it difficult to rein in your tendency to overextend yourself with long drawn workout sessions, it might be time to consult a professional. Most people avoid professional trainers because they can be a bit pricey. It is, however, money well spent as they would help establish a schedule and pinpoint exercises that would help you meet your goals. With a method to your workout sessions, you can rest easy knowing that you are putting in the right amount of work without putting your body under pressure.
