Training means pushing yourself until you reach a certain limit in order to foster growth. When you do this day in and day out, especially while playing a variety of sports, you’ll eventually start feeling tired—not just for a single day, but over several days in a row. That ongoing fatigue is typically a sign of overtraining.
During periods of overtraining, you may feel lethargic and low on energy. This happens because your body is essentially in a state of inflammation. While some inflammation is part of the growth process, failing to give your body enough time to recover can increase the risk of injury.
After about a month and a few weeks of heavy training and daily sports, I personally started to feel overtrained and lethargic. That’s usually the point where your body is telling you to scale back—to go lighter, reduce volume, and do less for five days or maybe a week. This recovery period gives your body a chance to catch up.
Once your body has had time to recover, it often comes back stronger than before. The small tears in muscle tissue have healed, and that healing process is what leads to improved strength and performance. I’ve included an article below that explains what deloading is and why it matters.
I’m also a licensed fitness trainer and yoga instructor, among other qualifications. If you’re looking for guidance, coaching, or someone to help keep you on the right path, feel free to send me a message and we can set something up.
The Science of Deload Weeks: Why Focusing on Rest Is Key to Fitness Gains
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