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overtraining

  1. A

    Whats your favorite, commonly heard or just whacky weightlifting-specific myths or ad

    Whats your favorite, commonly heard or just whacky weightlifting-specific myths or advice?
  2. Fadi

    Overtraining or under-recovering?

    Overtraining or under-recovering? Some would have you believe that overtraining is a figment of your imagination, and that you better man up / harden up and stop being a sissy! I define overtraining as that which results from what you do in the gym, whilst under-recovering is that which you do...
  3. G

    Newbie - Possible overtraining?

    So I'm a middle aged noob to lifting. Got a decent rack, oly barbell set, and started a basic program from the starting strength on this site. Maybe just concerned about wasting time because of overtraining due to 3x full body workouts a week with other stuff on off days. I'll put what I'm doing...
  4. D

    overtraining?

    hey guys, if i were to train twice a day like morning and late afternoon/night would that be over training? cheers
  5. wingman

    Overtraining

    IMG_2249.MOV - YouTube Who agrees or disagrees with this guy's view on overtraining?
  6. B

    Overtraining real or myth?

    So debate continues to rage on overtraining. So here's the thread share your thoughts gents. Personally I think it is nearly impossible for the average trainee. I have known a lot of fighters over the years who were very serious amateurs those guys were doing three plus hours of intense...
  7. A

    Topic of the Week- How Can One Prevent Overtraining?

    Everyone has atleast once in their training life , over trained , it's a common thing and a rather serious one too Often the new bodybuilder who thinks "more is better" is a victim of overtraining. We should all beaware of the effects of overtraining and how to prevent it. What are...
  8. S

    Overtraining? Will this program do it?

    Hi Guys, I am stew, new around here, been having a bit of lurker, thought I might post my current workout program which I am on.. hopefully it can help people out as its been doing my some serious wonders since I started on it. Also I would like to say that nutrition is the key to success...
  9. howzit

    Overtraining

    Since I've come back to the gym, I'm just so eager to train. I want to know if I'm overtraining by going nearly everday with a 3 day split (legs/should chest/tris back/bis)?
  10. katie

    When does sleep and rest become more important than training?

    I'm currently in week 6 of a 12 week program - doing weights to improve my strength, and cardio (running) because I love it and have set myself some fun run challenges (eg. 14km City to Surf < 100 mins) Anyway for Weeks 1 - 4 I was doing 6 days of exercise per week. Generally: Personal training...
  11. J

    overtraining a muscle group

    In a single workout how is it possible to overtrain a muscle group? unless i have read it wrong but from my understanding once a muscle is broken down from training it, you can't break it down any more.
  12. B

    Overtraining , but how do you know?

    I keep on hearing about overtraining and needing slowdown /rest but how do you know that you are overtraining? what are some signs or symtons
  13. D

    Wanna build muscle mass but.

    been a member of this joint for a few weeks now , some interesting reading about the place i was just wondering if you guys could give me some advice. Im 17 nearly 18, i go to the gym alot now and got really into building, but i was wondering if you experts out there could give me a good and...
  14. N

    over training

    Q.How do you know when you have overtrained? Is it when you are tired the next day or even a couple of hours after training?
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