How Can You Recover from Overtraining?

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First published: 16 November 2022 @ 6:00 am

Overtraining means you are working too much and too hard. You need to reconsider the number of hours that you have worked and the intensity of your training.

If you have worked long hours and have been training at a high intensity, then you are most likely overtraining.

Other signs that show that you are overtraining are increased muscle soreness, chronic fatigue, difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, and decreased motivation.

When you notice these symptoms of overtraining, you need to stop training and assess your condition.

How Do You Recover from Overtraining?

1. Adequate Rest

When signs of overtraining appear, you need to take a break from training. This can be a long rest, a few weeks or months. During this time, you should not train at all and focus on recovery.

The lack of energy and motivation is a good sign that you need to take a break from training. Do not fight this, just accept it and do not train during this time.

Focus on eating well, sleeping well and taking a vacation somewhere nice. When you come back after your rest, you will be ready for the next cycle of hard training.

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2. Get Proper Nutrition

Some people experience weight loss when they are overtraining. This is because of a reduced appetite and the use of energy to compensate for energy loss.

When you notice that you have lost weight, it is important that you eat more than usual and ensure that you get all of your nutrients.

Calorie intake is the key to get back to your normal weight. Aim for around 2,000-3,500 calories a day if you’re an athlete.

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