CT Fletcher the powerlifter and motivatior has a strong opinion on overtraining. He says that there is no such thing as overtraining, you can train much more than you actually think. Many people in today’s society think they can only train for a certain amount of time before they start “overtraining”.
You will be amazed on what the human body can do
Watch the video were CT Fletcher explains why there is no such thing as overtraining
Physiological
Lymphocytopenia[27]
Excessive weight loss
Excessive loss of body fat
Increased resting heart rate
Decreased muscular strength
Increased submaximal heart rate
Inability to complete workouts
Chronic muscle soreness
Fatigue [1]
Increased incidence of injury
Depressed immune system
Constipation or diarrhea
Absence of menstruation
Frequent minor infections/colds
Insomnia
Heart Palpitations
Lower Testosterone Levels
Higher Cortisol Levels
Psychological
Depression
Loss of appetite
Mood Disturbance[28]
Irritability
Loss of motivation
Loss of enthusiasm
Loss of competitive drive
insomnia[29][30]
difficulty concentrating[29][30]
Performance
Early onset of fatigue
Decreased aerobic capacity
Poor physical performance
Inability to complete workouts
Delayed recovery
It is also important to remember that the effect of overtraining is
not isolated only to affecting the athlete’s athletic ability but it can
have implications on other areas of life such as performance in studies
or the work force. An overtrained athlete who is suffering from
physical and or psychological symptoms could also have trouble
socialising with friends and family, studying for an exam or prepping
for work