If you are a type-A personality like me, you may be going going going, non-stop. Always a busy bee. Always getting in some gym time and possibly over-exercising sometimes. Â Every once in awhile, my body gives me signs that I just need to rest! Â Have you ever experienced this? Â Most likely. If you ignore those signs, you risk delaying your muscle recovery from your last workout. So put that head of yours down on your pillow and rest! Â There is absolutely no reason to feel guilty for taking a day off. Â So today I share some signs to look out for:
- low motivation
- lack of sleep
- feeling sluggish
- feeling like you have heavy legs
- feeling achy all over
- feeling sick
- poor memory or ability to focus
- the weights you usually use seem way heavier than usual
- you feel worse after your workout
So if this happens to you following some intense training, don’t be afraid to take a day or two off! Â Maybe go for a walk or go shoot some hoops instead. Â What you feel like is taking a step back may actually help you take a step forward in progress and recovery.
LISTEN TO YOUR BODY