Is My Workout Hurting Me?

Do you have trouble sleeping?

Do you have pain while working out?

Are you getting sick all the time?

Do you feel dizzy or weak for extended periods of time?

Do you experience extreme fatigue?

Do you feel depressed or irritable?

Do you experience a loss of appetite?

Do you experience persistent muscle aches?

Is your heart racing long after your workout?

Based on your answers, it’s unlikely that your workout is hurting you, which is a positive sign! When you make time to go work out regularly, you will probably feel the benefits of it: you feel stronger and more energized, among other things. But sometimes, workout habits might actually be hurting the person without he or she even noticing it because the symptoms seemingly have nothing to do with working out. In your case, there may be no need to worry. You may know exactly how to manage your workouts effectively, to take rest days when needed, and to maintain a healthy diet.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs that your workout is hurting you. Sometimes, workout habits might actually be hurting you without you even noticing it because the symptoms seemingly have nothing to do with working out. Make sure to get regular exercise but avoid overtraining. Take your needed rest days and maintain a healthy diet. If you feel sore all the time and you feel there is no progress, you may need to take a look at your diet. Muscles need to be refueled and rebuild, which requires protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. Don’t forget also to get enough sleep and to lower your stress levels.

Unfortunately, you are displaying the signs typically seen among individuals whose workout is hurting them. You should not be in excessive pain because of a workout. Besides, getting sick often, having difficulties sleeping or losing appetite are signs that your workout is hurting you. If you work out regularly, you are doing great things for your body and mind. However, sometimes what we think are healthy exercise habits can actually hurt us, putting us at risk for unpleasant, or maybe even dangerous physical and mental symptoms. It’s important to eat healthy, get enough sleep, lower stress levels and take days off to rebuild and refuel your muscles. Avoid overtraining!