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This article is from the
Hardgainer Bodybuilding & Weightlifting FAQ, by Frank J. Kelly
and Craig R. Sadler with numerous contributions by others.
1.3 What is overtraining / How do I know if I am overtraining?
Overtraining occurs when you train your body beyond its ability to
recover (its so-called recovery-ability). If your body cannot recover
from the last workout then it will be unable to adapt and unable to
grow.
Symptoms of overtraining include:
(i) A higher-than-normal resting pulse
(ii) Illnesses become more frequent and last longer than usual
(iii) Muscle spasms while resting e.g. eyelid twitch etc.
(iv) Shaky hands
(v) Loss of Sleep
(vi) Loss of appetite
(vii) Unexpected and unexplained fatigue
(viii) Unintended weight loss
and MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL
(ix) very slow or non-existent gains in exercise poundages in the
gym; i.e. static poundages or poundages that are only a few pounds
more than you were using months ago. In extreme cases, overtraining
can lead to a loss of strength and the use of reduced poundages.
Solution: If you are overtraining on your current routine, then
cut back on workout-days per week, and exercises and number of
sets used. Best of all give "The Hardgainer Method" a shot for 6-8
weeks just to see what you are missing. In most cases the person
who tries this for the first time will experience a rapid gain in
strength and muscle mass, along with an increase in energy. The
method is outlined below in Section 2.
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