Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2687: Signs Of Exercise Burnout And What You Can Do About It by Marc Bilodeau of FitTrend on Rest & Recovery
Sep 1, 2024
Marc Bilodeau, a fitness expert from FitTrend, dives into the signs of exercise burnout and how to combat it. He shares key symptoms to watch for, like irritability and fatigue, indicating you might be overtraining. Bilodeau stresses the importance of taking breaks and incorporating variety into your workouts. He encourages listeners to listen to their bodies and prioritize rest, ensuring a balanced approach to fitness. Personal experiences highlight the need for honest self-assessment to maintain motivation and health.
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Rest to Reduce Burnout
- Recognize exercise burnout signs like irritability and moodiness as signals to rest.
- Take a day or two off for recovery and engage in relaxing, non-exercise activities to reduce burnout.
Taper Vigorous Workouts
- If you're exhausted and not recovering after workouts, reduce workout intensity or take rest days.
- Swap vigorous sessions for lighter activity like brisk walking until you feel ready to resume normal exercise.
Change Activities to Recharge
- When you dread exercise or lose motivation, try new activities or break up your routine.
- Moving for the sake of movement or taking rest days can help reset your mental and physical state.