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Over-Training Syndrome
Over-achievers and those addicted to exercise can sometimes over-exercise. Long bouts of exercise over an extended period of time without sufficient rest and recovery can land you in the unpleasant state of overtraining syndrome. Some of the symptoms of O.T.S. include; anxiety and/or depression, poor sleeping patterns, chronic fatigue, slow muscle recovery, increased upper respiratory infections, increased cravings for carbohydrates, and lack of sexual desire. It is important to know your body and regular behaviours. A simple way to find out if you are overtraining is to measure your waking heart rate. If it is 10 beats over your average rate, you may be falling into O.T.S. If you are an athlete sidelined due to O.T.S. it can be a frustrating or depressing situation because you have to pull yourself away from what you love. To avoid O.T.S.; take rest days and active recovery cycles, sleep well, consume adequate macro and micro nutritents, work on flexibility and meditation.
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Personal Trainer in Toronto
Eric Astrauskas, Spec. Hons. B.A., C.K., P.T.S.
Phone: 416-912-9716
Email: eric@ptinto.com
Hours: M-F 6am-8pm, Sat+Sun 8am-12pm
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