Overtraining
Do you like the saying of ‘no days off’? Ever heard the statement ‘rest is for the weak’? You might have even heard that the more you work out the better results you’ll get. You may push your self to the limit every time you work out, but ever think of giving your body a rest week to recover? Most athletes know that getting enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, but many still over train and feel remorseful when they take a day off. People need to know that that rest is important. They need to discover how beneficial rest is for your body when training. There is even a proper rest period between sets when weight training. The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and through rest days. Continuous training without rest can actually weaken the strongest athletes.
Rest is more important than you think. According to Shape.com there are nine main reason why sometimes skipping your workout could actually be just as important as going to the gym that day; its time to take a workout timeout. While it's important to work your muscles and stimulate muscle-building proteins, it's equally as important to give your body enough time to recover. The main reason is why a rest day is the best day is lifting weights creates tiny tears in your muscles. You break down your body when you train. “Your energy stores are depleted, your muscles and other tissues are broken down and your body is in a worn-out state.” (Rest and Recovery) When you give your body a day to rest and recuperate your muscles repair and heal during that rest period. This repair process is what makes your muscles stronger. It allows your body and mind to recapture what it has lost when working out. Rest days allow your body to rejuvenate mentally, physically and psychologically. Each muscle you exercise needs a certain type of rest. Your whole body needs rest in general; if rest for the entire body does not happen large