cutting corners. (is could be caused by out-of-the-gym distractions,
not necessarily overtraining.)
c. A body that is more tired and sore than it usually is in the days fol-
lowing training. You will not bounce back from the healthy feeling of
fatigue that follows a great workout. And despite perhaps sleeping more
than usual you still feel drained.
d. Even though you feel very tired you may have trouble getting to sleep
and/or have trouble getting back to sleep when awoken during the
night.
e. An increasing number of minor aches and pains, and ones that do not
heal.
f. Reduced appetite and food intake.
g. Reduced level of concentration during each set.
h. Being more irritable and less patient in your life in general.
i. Being anxious about your training not going well.
j. Feeling under the weather.
k. Getting frequent colds.
l. Diminished endurance—formerly moderate-intensity aerobic work
starts feeling quite demanding. e perceived exertion from the aerobic
exercise increases.
m. Legs feel heavy, in and out of the gym, and all activities seem to involve
more effort than previously.
n. Increased resting heart rate.
o. Increased diastolic blood pressure.
p. An inclination for corner cutting in any training-related issue, including
your nutrition.
q. Losing interest in reading training magazines and books.. Many of the above can be the result of out-of-the-gym factors. Even in those cases
it is still wise to back off to a reduced training intensity until your life and recovery
machinery are back to normal.