See more info, articles, books, ebooks, podcasts at http://www.stewsmithfitness.com. Former Navy SEALs and fitness professionals Stew Smith and Jeff Nichols discuss what over-training really is. Is it real? Or just lack of the ability to recover? Either way, it yields some pretty serious ailments:

List of Symptoms Discussed in Video (give someone this list of symptoms)

Joint Pain Chronic Muscle Soreness

Sickness - Lower Immune system Depressed / Mentally drained

Fatigue / Physically drained Decrease performance

(reps, run times, swim times etc) Insomnia

Lack of enthusiasm / motivation for exercise

Poor attitude / grumpy Elevated heart rate at wake up

Increase in injuries Depression

Mental Breakdown Weight loss

Lower Testosterone Levels Higher Cortisol Levels

Digestive issues Fatigue

Unable to complete workout Weaker grip

Advice on Over-Training

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/health/advice-on-over-training

One Man’s Over-Training is Another Man’s Warm-up

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/general-fitness/one-mans-over-training-is-another-mans-warm-up

Plateaus, Slumps, and Dealing With Stress / over-training

http://www.military.com/military-fitness/general-fitness/plateaus-slumps-and-dealing-with-stress-and-anxiety

Contact information for Jeff Nichols CSCS

Website: www.virginiahp.com

Instagram: @jeffcscs and @onlyeasyday

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.nichols...

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9OlAdABnpLeCc8_QjeB8NQ

Stew Smith Contact:

www.stewsmith.com

www.stewsmithfitness.com

www.military.com/military-fitness

Instagram: @stewsmith50

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Twitter: @stewsmith