ODing on the gym doesn't manifest as sore muscles. If any of these red flags sound familiar, it could be a sign that your body needs a break:
your motivation suddenly ghosts, you can't sleep, your heart rate (even
at rest) seems out of whack, or you feel physically heavy or sluggish.
(If you think you're truly addicted, there's hope. Read How One Woman Overcame Her Exercise Addiction.)
Rest days are important for your brain, your body, and your mood, so make sure you're taking them as needed, according to Jay Cardiello, a personal trainer and fitness expert. That means skipping the gym entirely if you've been going really hard, and doing only active recovery (like yoga or a walk) if you've been sticking to lower or moderate intensity training.
Rest days are important for your brain, your body, and your mood, so make sure you're taking them as needed, according to Jay Cardiello, a personal trainer and fitness expert. That means skipping the gym entirely if you've been going really hard, and doing only active recovery (like yoga or a walk) if you've been sticking to lower or moderate intensity training.
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