‘Hard work pays off’,‘no pain no gain’ are a few phrases we’re all familiar with in a gym setting and, yes, while we do need optimal challenge if we want to see progress, there’s also such a thing as pushing yourself too hard.
“Overtraining is, and can be, a very real problem – particularly if you train by yourself without the supervision of an experienced trainer, or if you’re not following an appropriate workout plan,” says Mark Bohannon, a Certified Personal Trainer at Ultimate Performance.
