8 Signs Of Overtraining And What To Do About It

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Video Summary:
8 Signs Of Overtraining And What To Do About It
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In today's video I discuss 8 common overtraining symptoms to look out for as well as some solutions you can apply.
Many people will ask, "is overtraining real?" or "is overtraining a myth?", and while it does require a fairly high workload to get to that point, overtraining definitely is a real phenomenon that can affect lifters in various ways.
Unlike "overreaching" (strategic periods of very high training volume), overtraining refers to unintentional, chronic overreaching to where your gains are negatively affected or you're experiencing unwanted side effects in regular day to day life.
(There's also the possibility that rather than overtraining you're simply "under-recovering", and this is something I discuss as well)
Common Overtraining Signs:
#1 - Stagnation or decrease in lifting strength.
This could indicate that your body is being pushed beyond its ability to properly recover in between weight training workouts.
#2 - Excessive fatigue midway through workouts.
If your workouts were previously smooth-sailing but you now find yourself burning out before you've completed all the work, this is another sign of overtraining.
#3 - Feeling sluggish/lethargic throughout the day.
If this fatigue is also carrying over to your general day to day life and you find yourself feeling much more tired than usual, overtraining could be the cause.
#4 - Decreased motivation to train.
It's normal to have an "off day" here and there, but once you get into an overtrained state you may find that your lifting motivation totally falls off and even the thought of performing anything physically strenuous is totally unappealing.
#5 - Drop in sleep quality.
Normally the body's parasympathetic nervous system activity decreases at night, but if you've been chronically overtraining then its activity will remain elevated and you'll have a harder time falling asleep and staying asleep.
#6 - Getting sick more often.
Another common overtraining symptom. Stressing your body beyond its ability to recover impairs the immune system and may cause you to feel under the weather more often.
#7 - Persistent joint pain.
Aches and pains here and there happen to most lifters from time to time, but if your joints are constantly sore and won't let up, this can be a tell-tale sign of overtraining.
#8 - Decreased sex drive.
Overtraining causes the body's cortisol levels to rise and testosterone levels to decrease, resulting in lowered libido.
Overtraining Solutions:
* Reduce your overall training workload by lowering the intensity and/or volume and frequency. Don't train to failure on every single set, and either limit or completely avoid other high intensity techniques like forced reps, heavy negatives, rest pause, drop sets etc. You can also decrease the amount of sets you're performing per workout or reduce the number of weekly sessions in the gym.
* Incorporate a deload or rest week into your training plan once every 6-12 weeks.
* Ensure that your nutrition and sleep are on point to facilitate proper recovery. Make sure you're getting at least 0.8-1g protein per lb. of body weight daily and that you're eating no less than 500 calories below maintenance. Also make sure you're getting a sufficient amount of restful sleep each night so that you feel fully alert throughout the day.
* Reduce your general day to day life stress. Generalized stress can have a larger impact on your recovery than you think and can easily lead to overtraining if you aren't careful.
* Monitor any other physically strenuous activities you're doing outside of the gym. Remember that things like sports, martial arts, outdoor activities etc. are all additional stressors to the body and if done excessively on top of a full weight training routine can also lead to overtraining.
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[@MrTraveller.]

Helpful & appreciated. Thanks

[@denniederuyver3546]

This video is so true. I'm a beginner. Started at 2 sessions a week for a month being (messing around) . From that I moved immediately to 6 sessions a week (mon-sat) hitting 2 muscles per session with 9 sets per muscle till failure ( 18 sets per session without warm up)... I didn't know what was going on coz I was fatigued halfway each session and my joints hurt . Trouble sleeping and waking up every hour or so....sex drive decreased wtf !!! I guess I was just doing to much vs not enough rest 😕 ( I'm 40 btw) Now I'm going to do 12 sets total (instead of 18) each session till failure. So I'm hitting each muscle with 12 sets weekly ( 6x2) .... And go from there...if it still to much I will put in more rest days I guess. Hey Sean , a newbie video 2022 would be great coz I'm sure I'm not alone experiencing this problems

[@elchamber]

People who say that over-training doesn’t exist probably don’t workout hard enough to see that it exist.

[@SojuStay]

elchamber facts

[@bmccaffe76]

Best comment ever. I'm a relative beginner (not total newb) it took me a while to realize I push harder than most people (eg intensity) that's just my personality. All these Fitness KZbinrs act like everyone works out too easy (not too hard). Ummm... Not everyone. Also Im 44. I can't expect to recovery quite as easily as 22. This has nothing to do with how much I bench or squat. It's how hard I push. Not to total failure but i bring it close. So i need less volume or learn to put in less effort.

[@atari_hmb]

Same. I've tried to simulate Kenichi and Baki...turned out I ended up losing gains...granted I was beastly once I let it recover...but that's the key recovery.

[@benjaminprince6424]

@@bmccaffe76 your working heart rate would be higher too which would result in more recovery needed

[@jameshayes6366]

@@bmccaffe76 yeah I had to take time off because I tore my rotator cuff and when I got back in the gym I trained at the same intensity that I had before my injury and was sore for a week and couldn’t sleep for a few days

[@AS-nn4bv]

3:30 strength has stagnated/decreased 4:25 burned out or overly fatigued midway through workout 5:00 generally tired or fatigued or irritable/moody/depressed throughout the day 5:28 decreased training motivation 5:50 drop in sleep quality 6:25 getting sick more often 6:43 joints are clearly in more pain than usual 7:25 decrease in sex drive -------------------------------------- Remedies: 7:55 don't train to failure on every set. 8:40 1 week deload per 6-10 weeks 9:00 make sure nutrition sleep on point 10:30 reduce training volume and/or frequency 11:14 factor in lifestyle/activities outside of gym: life stress

[@einafetsdubbs8611]

AS1 Thank God someone did this . I want a simple 1 mn answer . For ppl who have been athletes in the gym for a long time but just want a simple answer , it would be nice to have a link or quick highlight like this . For those who are just starting or are intermediate and are in need of learning , I think that's where the videos directives are beneficial . Most of the info is relatively the same as it's always been .

[@gballa9559]

God bless you.

[@06comment]

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[@anitashka444]

God bless you 🙏

[@mikepal830]

Wow thanks, now I don't have watch the video. But, I'm still going to watch the video in it's entirety to support Sean ;)

[@INTOASECRETLAND]

People definately under estimate sleep....

[@tiagocampos9824]

D C very true...

[@chrisruiz2017]

me...

[@winston3737]

Yeah people think 6 hours of sleep is enough when the research shows than anything under 8 hours is suboptimal and potentially harmful.

[@AverageGabriel]

@@winston3737 I learned to sleep a minimum of 8 and 8 just isn't enough a lot of times either. I average 10 hour nights now. I used to waste time on just 5 or 6 hours a night of sleep and training 5 days a week.

[@JA17SBLVIIIMVP]

I can't get much of it no matter what I try.

[@lazypump]

The hardest part of going to the gym is knowing when to back down and take a break. It feels like I’m just being lazy but it can actually be really helpful

[@boshirahmed]

There is muscle fatigue and then there is cardio fatigue. Some muscles might be fatigued and others not. If r a beginner it takes long time to adapt to large training volume. Even if u want to train a lot, it will become counter productive.

[@Adrian-cn5rk]

Who dislikes useful info.

[@tobi97dk]

only one dislike, that's actually pretty damn good

[@atrain-wr9je]

People that are over training that don't like to hear that they are.

[@matthewpimentel943]

Stormtroopers.

[@michor10]

I was about to ask the same thing. I guess some people are just idiots.

[@nvmffs]

Ppl who don't have 13 minutes.

[@papaspaulding]

I've always found the best solution is to take a full week off so as to recharge. it sucks and it takes a lot of will to not give in and go to the gym when feeling full of energy etc but in the long term it really is for the best, simplest and quickest route to getting over an overtraining phase. Over the years Ive hit such a phase a few times and it sucks but feels so much better after a week off and feeling re energised

[@bmccaffe76]

Yeah it's hard. But it's a sign of strength and discipline to hold back sometimes.

[@davebeecher6579]

I'm 64 and been lifting for 50 years, you should know, you will not lift heavier weights forever, it's not real, just workout and enjoy life, peace to you

[@netghost551]

Dave Beecher you can not progress forever, they always forget to mention that when talkking about overtraining. After a few years, progress becomes painfully slow, and strenght level DROP. Im 59, lifting for 30. A frw years ago i used to manage heavier weights, due injuries here and there, you are forced to retrieve

[@GibetTheCatFOURTWENTY666XXX69]

damm ..

[@islandmikerood1847]

Speak for yourself..51 year old bodybuilder here.I squat 500lb for 15 reps

[@islandmikerood1847]

@@netghost551 Thats why gear was invented...

[@islandmikerood1847]

@RGV .Let every man do what they want with THEIR body..We dont talk shit about you so called natties eirher, Only feminine and insecure people talk about other men's choices. . So stay on your side of the gym.

[@39butchy1]

After a few months of training daily, I found everything you have been mentioning in this video happening. From almost no sleep, joints aching, excessive irritability and a decrease in what needs to get done daily became noticeable. I still kept it up because, "I have to work out." Just yesterday, I felt, I need to make a change. My overload of working out is negatively impacting my daily life overall. Going to split up my sets with the hopes of progressing in a more positive way mentally and physically. Thank you for the video, Sean. Just confirmed what I've already been thinking.

[@devbrathguha771]

no abusive language, no over exaggeration, no drama like Elliot just plain content

[@AverageGabriel]

Thank you for this! I can't even begin on how well this was presented and talked through. I think this really pinpointed for me what I need to adjust. MORE SLEEP and MORE FOOD.

[@davidoakley8267]

I really appreciate your insights and your ability to articulate without using foul language. So many other sights have to use foul language which in my opinion negates the other instructors credibility. Thanks again for your instructions

[@Barefootedleroy]

That is so true. Weight training takes time, years of dedication. Rest is also an important factor! Great video

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Thanks Leroy

[@mingakinsgibayuxds7542]

Thank u Sean for bringing the immune system point. All these fancy instagram fitness ladies do not talk about the down side of rigorous work out. I think there should almost be a disclaimer on each video😄 I have contracted URTI twice in 3 months… now I contracted pneumonia. I was so concerned thinking I’ve never been this sick in my life and especially when I have started working out vigorously for the past year. I couldn’t understand. I did all the blood test thinking it could be other medical issues making me susceptible to illness. Everything came back negative. Now it makes sense why I’m always sick. I totally need to see a dietitian or talk to my doctor. Oh and to other new Bee gym ladies… I missed my period twice for a whole month… turns out over exercising made me stop ovulating. You’re welcome. You’re not gonna hear this from those plastic instagram misleading gym girls.

[@RainSoundsIncognito]

I don't understand why you don't have more subs!! You are so pertinent, direct and efficient while explaining stuff. So on point. I love your vids 😍

[@albussd]

Great content Sean. I'm a new subscriber and am loving your videos. The subjects on which you put up content are so relevant and useful. Not jus that but you cover them like they occur practically in real life. Thanks

[@bobkeegan4571]

Sean, Thank you for this video on over training. It is the most clear, concise, and informative video I have seen in a long time. Not only does it completely identify the problem of over-training but it also clearly tells the watcher how to resolve the problem. At 72 years old, and working out with weights on and off for since about 20, I realize over training is no joke and it is probably why I have, at numerous times, walked away from my workouts. Over training can be VERY subtle and can approach very gradually.

[@bigtombowski]

I've been overtraining now for about a year. I need to regroup, re-plan & improve without this constant 6 day lifting + cardio.

[@oops262686]

every time I over train, my muscle mass suddenly starts shedding.. .. less sleep on 4-5 days consecutively literally screws me up.. bloated belly is first sign (of course if you have flat tummy normally)

[@andysturt6374]

Exactly the advice that I am seeking. Thank you for such a useful video.

[@PearlX9]

Sean, once again you're right on the spot. Thanks for your advise

[@k1088kk]

Very Very Well organized video as always covering the topic from many other i have seen, thank you so much !!

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Thx Sam

[@hailberseker5387]

only lazy people or beginner in sports say overtraining doesn't exist -_- till they find a motivation, work their ass off and destroy their body because they don't believe in overtraining

[@Daniel_WR_Hart]

From what I've seen lazy people use overtraining as an excuse to not work hard, but yea as a noobie I also thought overtraining was a myth

[@dankfamous1]

Your suggestions are on point and wow an eye opener for me thank you or pointing out that life itself along with body building can contribute to the total stress on the body.

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Thanks glad it was helpful

[@H1tman13]

You are so well spoken. One of the best I have ever heard.

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Thanks Yathin

[@leahmay1506]

This was extremely straightforward and helpful!!! Thank you !

[@horseman1463]

Excellent information sometimes we tend to forget thank you

[@ryptoll4801]

I'm glad I don't actually have most of these signs you listed, only that I feel a bit sore most of the time, and I tend to feel like a mess halfway through my training sessions. I seem to be prone to overtraining because when I get excited about a passion I have, I easily go overboard with it. When I practiced karate in the past, I did it excessively and got burned out. When I had an eating disorder in the past I worked out excessively several hours daily to burn calories. Now I believe I'm older and wiser, but... I have to kinda keep myself on a short leash to hopefully prevent overtraining. I tend to be "all or nothing" with anything I do. Moderation is difficult for me. I've only been weight training regularly for some 3 months now, but I'm already going at it 4 days a week, spending 70-90 min in the gym, pushing myself hard going to failure on almost all my sets, and then do cardio additionally to that. And thing is I could go even harder, but I force myself not to. Or rather I try hard to only increase my intensity slowly and wait for my body to catch up. But so far I'm sleeping well, eating... well enough, feeling alert and energized most of the time, and most of my pains and aches are due to my poor posture, which I'm working on improving. So yes, overtraining is a thing. I've done it, but I watched this video just to check with myself if I'm going too hard or not this time around, and I think I'm not.

[@a1h8n23]

Great video. Useful information.

[@jacobp948]

Thanks Sean. I am an experienced teen lifter and out of nowhere started loosing motivation and I began to hate myself. Now I know why! Thank you so much

[@bigtombowski]

This may be weird but... 5 years later, you still lifting my dood?

[@RobGravelle]

This video was super helpful for me. I've upped my volume a bit because I've always been a low volume/high intensity kind of guy. For example, I am now doing a 5x5 and a 3x10 set for most muscles, for 55 total reps per muscle. As a result, I've been a bit headachy, tired, sore!, groggy, but otherwise OK - good sleep, appetite, etc.

[@blessedarethebroken3089]

Sean, you are crazy informative. I'm addicted to your channel💝💝💝

[@marcelimarilag]

I swear Sean! You are making videos that I exactly need!

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

:D

[@will-wf6sb]

i'm overtrained, i can see that now after this video, not massively over , but the warning signs are all there , this video has confirmed it, thanks sean.

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

Yea I may just use machines and cables for next two weeks fee bit sore around injured areas .. so on my 3 or 4 weeks time I go have a week off .. rest my body and nerves will enjoy that //. Thanks great words / podcast

[@agustinusrangel2575]

Yes this guy knows. I was pushing myself super hard in the gym I would get sick A LOT

[@helvensquall]

Sean has been always honest and patient in his video. Bravo!

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Thanks

[@whatthehellareyoustarinat8569]

Great video Sean. This is indeed a pretty complex topic. So many things to take under consideration...... Thank you :)

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Thanks man

[@pravinshingadia7337]

The best on YT - only one worth listening to

[@jameswoodall9261]

Perfect timing for me. I'm an old fart and have been hitting it hard for a year. Last two weeks the motivation has been lacking. Think I'm gonna watch your video on deloaading and give it try for a week.

[@silvioalday9879]

Thanks Sean I Suffer all of them, and specially thanks for the Remedies

[@jakerose4133]

hey sean love your channel and content. it has helped me progress alot within my fitness and health goals. how long should i take off i was thinking of taking 12 days off then slowly easing back into my pylometric training. Some people say to take 2 weeks to 3 months off completely from exercise what should i do. i also am gaining fat. i usually intermittently fast and train. should i do this and eat well throughout my 8 hour window and will i still be able to adequately recover from overtraining. i am having trouble sleep maybe getting 2 to 3 hours per night. what should i do Kind regards Jake

[@FitFoodieNutritionist]

this morning before i watch this video i was thinking of taking a couple of days off of training!then opened youtube and this came up!!!it's a sign!!! and I have almost all those signs!!!I deinitly need a break!! Thanks for the great info as always

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Haha good timing :)

[@merimkastrat5846]

I just experienced through similar phase where I lost my mood to lift. My body is fine, but my mental state is exhausted to the point where I lost the motivation. Been lifting 5 days a week from January to March with only 2 days of break. I say avoid lifting and do some exercises that doesnt involve lifting or lift lighter weights. Maybe pick up yoga, I see it pretty reliable if you ever lost your mood to lift. Just until you start feeling like lifting again. Yoga is good for toning your muscles and increase mental focus.

[@himeshsinghshishodiya]

For me, my life outside the gym was suffering. I felt sleepy all day. I could sleep for 9 hours at night and then sleep again in the afternoon, while doing nothing physically taxing other than working out in the gym.

[@aldelacruz5526]

Your information is awesome Sean!!!!

[@teongjihperng3180]

Overreaching is real...... all the symptoms u mentioned.... I experienced it all.... the worst thing is my sleep quality reduces drastically.... even though I went to bed early... I will feel super tired the next day...

[@almooose]

Great video. Always posting excellent content

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Thanks !

[@DanixG]

Hey Sean thank you for the information, when you're resting for a week or deloading do you still eat enough protien and calories like any other day?

[@babyarun7562]

Thank you for this video it is really helpful🙂❤️❤️

[@fahadhum]

i am trying to find out the reason for sleeping the next day of my lifting EVEN AFTER sleeping for hours sometimes.. And i have yet to find any satisfying answer..I have stopped going for lifting as i was unable to stay awake at job and even felt sleepy in the evenings. I do bro splits (hitting each muscle per day) when i train...

[@TheGdhungana]

The channel is finally approaching 100k :)

[@Alex00025]

This is my second time over training myself actually while I was working out I could actually feel when it happened my workouts were harder to do and my muscles look deflated and soft is this permanent? Will my muscles go back to normal?

[@Orrinton]

Great video, liked and subbed 👍

[@randyallin996]

I’ve been wondering what has been going on with me. Maybe obvious to other but not to myself. But now that I heard this I’m pretty sure remodeling my house which means carrying drywall by myself putting it up by myself and lifting heavy is something I need to take control of. My body is just beat up. But I need to do these things. So what should I do? Just ease back on the weight I’m actually lifting until my house is finished? And try to maintain?

[@islandmikerood1847]

After a 26 year old break from bodybuilding i got back about a year ago..I trained exactly as how i used to when i was younger.(.i am 51 .) I trained legs so hard that i actually got a fever ..I got really sick..I learned to back off on intensity and volume and nowadays i squat 500lb for 15 reps..I do this every other week..One week is more maintanance the other week i go all out.

[@Will-hi9iy]

Thanks for consistently producing informative content, when would be the ideal condition to overtrain and add more volume than you normally would do?

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

That's a larger topic so I'd need to dedicate a video to it.

[@patrickdanaee2708]

Thank you for your Info. I was wondering what is happening to me that am feeling weak and sure need some help from coffee / sugar to kick start myself to be moving ( very much control Coffee and Sugar intake on all forms) added PP to my diet for help but did nothing, till today felt my body cant take it no more, staying home in bed for 15hrs deep sleep. Now I know been doing a lot during one week ( Manual work, Yoga X 2, Pilate X 3, Swimming X 1, Water polo X 4 and + gym x 4). Thank you Sean

[@FrenchieFries]

I went to the gym about 3 days ago for about 1.5-2hrs and went so hard. The thing is my nutrition isn't the best, I usually sleep like 6-7 hours a day, and it was my first time in the gym in like 5 months. Since then I feel very weak and feel light headed whenever I move. It's pretty bad, but since I've been resting all day, trying to eat a lot more nutritional foods, and taking care of my body. Don't know how long it's gonna last doe! Feel better than yesterday though!

[@DarkoFitCoach]

Did u recover in last 5 years? Lmao

[@ThizzDiggs]

Must be the French fries

[@heskaaheskaa1709]

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[@hadichehadi2011]

I have a full body split 3x per week and in between these days i train small groups with few isolation exercises. Is it okay to do so?

[@timman3643]

I'm having trouble figuring out of I'm overtraining or not. I do full body 3xa week then yoga the other days. I'm feeling fatigued lately. I have thought about my sleep. I go to bed between 9-930 and get up at 620.

[@dietsch4633]

Really the only one is I'm more tired. But I'm getting stronger each week. So I can t be overtraining right?

[@jonathano503]

Hey sean, I am an overweight 14 year old male, I jog for 1 hour 5 times a week. I Lift weights and do 30-70 sit-ups and push ups (each) every night before I sleep. Recently my triceps have been really sore, am I overtraining or am I just tired?

[@aspartangamer2879]

Hey Sean I'm a sprinter and I did 100m 15 reps at 15 second pace this was my hardest workout then I couldn't sleep for 2 days no matter how hard i tried and here on my third day my warmup tired the shit out of me and my speed bro tell me what can I do now

[@nihatbekler3798]

Thanks for useful information...

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Thx for watching.

[@petercsigo9935]

Sean Nalewanyj This is what you have to do buy a bodybuilding magazine follow their workouts and in no time I guarantee you will be in the state of overtraining.Insomnia, irritability,digestive problems a whole nine yard.The real secret to over training is to think that you are a juiced-up Ifbb Pro bodybuilder but in reality you're not and that will give you what you want overtraining lol.

[@kaimilliken]

Sean thanks again for this video, your content is awesome. I've been feeling a bit rough lately due to life stressors and I always use the gym as a release. I train hard always and have made great gains in my 5 years of lifting. However, recently I have noticed my bench has been stalling and the weight is not moving as smoothly as usual. My sleep quality has diminished of late and I have felt niggles in my shoulders and lower body. Yesterday in my pulling session I pulled my back out on my opening warm up sets of deadlifts :(. I could tell these past weeks that my body has been taking a hit and I wish I had this video as a reference before the accident. I have a question I think I pulled a muscle in my lower left side. Do you think I can still train around it or should I just take time off all together. I am going on a long 2 and half week holiday at the end of the month and I think my body will recover and replenish itself. What is your take on muscular atrophy, I am really proud of my body and was wondering what your take on muscular loss is? I was planning on doing daily calisthenics and throwing in bands. I hope this injury heals man and thanks again for the knowledge bombs!

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

I can't really answer that as I have no idea how serious it is or what kind of pain you're dealing with. In terms of muscle loss though if your nutrition is on point you won't starting losing actual mass for about 2 weeks - even then it will be gradual - and it'll come back quickly once you resume training.

[@danielleraoul3799]

Sean, I have really enjoyed watching your videos. I feel you provide quality advice, information and instructions regarding supplements, 'listening to your body,' clarification on myths, which exercises are good and bad, etc. Please continue what your doing. Thank you, Danielle

[@a.bquiroz914]

😭😭 blackouts and fatigue. Just this tuesday and Wednesday everything was perfect

[@Om-nq3sl]

Pretty helpful, thanks

[@patman4917]

man good info thx, subbed

[@logwind]

Excellent advice. I benefit greatly from deload weeks and take one every six weeks.

[@darrellwhitney2591]

I’ve completely smashed my self overtraining and it sucked thanks for the video

[@soniczforever5470]

Hi I got this as I run about 4-6 miles a day and walk up to 20,000 steps. I was dating someone had lots of places to go and eating on the run. I am now so weak I cannot leave the house. I am also craving junk. Walking a lot and running are a bad mic they are also stall my goals.

[@soniczforever5470]

I get this after a bad day but its a milder form of it. I am a distance runner and love to train and the following day I have no motivation and don not want to do anything further than my crafts. A lot of stress in a short period of time seems to trigger burnout in my case its usually a certain time of the week with me. Just thought this might be an interesting one to discuss. I usually recover in a few days, and I am able to beta some personal records but I get this frequently enough. I cancelled my appointments as I felt unwell.

[@tiagocampos9824]

I have everything except 7. Since February now...I don't know what to do. Took a week off but still feel the same way

[@FalafelManiac]

Can you please make a video on work capacity? Trying to increase recoverable volume

[@patrickficklin]

How often does the week off occur? I've trained nonstop since 2017. 4-5 days a week.

[@Elite_Self-Defense_Training]

Sean, I seriously overtrained myself. The last two weeks I pushed myself way too hard and I've been exhausted for the last four days. Now I feel weak, dizzy, and just burnt out. It feels like adrenal fatigue. This is because I had surgery last month and I had to stop exercising for one month. When my doctor cleared me for lifting again, I went crazy and over excited and pushed myself way hard with the barbell lifts for two weeks. Now I have to rest this whole week to recover my energy. I'm 52 years old. Any recommendations?

[@ridwaankikia6500]

keep up da good work

[@chugaaa]

Hi Dr. first of all thanks for your time, professionalism and dedication to this channel it is the best out there without a doubt! Three simple questions for you, as of today I had never gotten an straight answer so I am counting on you. 1- If my caloric base line (maintenance) is 2000 cal, and I burn average 500 cal per workout, if I am pursuing fat reduction it means that I have to eat only 2000 cal a day based on your suggestion of no more than 25% of caloric deficit for the cutting stage? 2- in addition to my weight workout I also walk around 3 miles every day, your thoughts? 3- after 3 months in this cutting fase my weight loss averaged around 2 pounds per week, 46 y/o - 185 pounds - 5'8" male. Do you consider this a good progress? Thanks again and good bless you!

[@chugaaa]

#God...sorry auto filler got me...

[@djjankov6667]

hey ive traning more.....and got sleep problems....but im making more gainz and more progress ? WTF

[@iloveallparties]

Sean, who are some good evidence based resources as far as information goes? I have just started reading some of lyle McDonalds information. He seems to share a lot of the same ideas that you do.

[@martinhamilton9185]

Great video 👍 thank you

[@jacksonsparrow8865]

I hope i can recover, is it possible to have permanent CNS and adrenal damage? Is it possible to regain libido ?

[@BijuManatuNil]

Thank you great tips

[@ViVi-ef4rb]

Does vomiting after workout count as overtraining?

[@abelardocastro4153]

This guy knows his shit ,i have been feeling like that ,i o crazy on y trainings and i said dam i m supost to be more energized and im not shoul i reduce the exesice i do by muscle

[@nabils9837]

Have you thought before about uploading your workout routines. You are very knowledgeable and trustworthy, I think your channel would grow a lot if you upload workouts and exercises. Not to say that your videos aren't beneficial already, you have great content! Also, you rock the new haircut look!

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

I would like to but there are a variety of reasons why I don't, at least not currently. Maybe will address in a video

[@dankfamous1]

This info was vital

[@whoopshoopadoop8900]

Been there.. All by accident. I get bored if I just sit there and recover before my next set, so I do opposing compound lifts back to back (5x5-8 per compound exercise). Great for cardio, and keeps me focused and entertained. It's circuit style, basically. Then I end it with steady-state intense cardio (70-85% of max heart rate). This was working fine for me for over a year, until I started getting some health problems. While recovering from my health problems, I continued this same routine and I hit a wall really quickly. Exhausted all the time. Joints weren't recovering (constant aches and pains), despite my health problems having nothing to do with joints or muscles. It's just a culmination of all different stressors.

[@thisispatrick2003]

I was wondering why my bench went down 30 pounds over a few months while I gained 10 pounds in bodyweight.

[@BusterBossJR]

Been lifting seriously for almost 2 years and I still look like shit and am weak asf so I think overtraining might be the issue. Been going basically to failure on almost every exercise so imma try leaving a couple reps in the tank. Hopefully I can finally see some progress

[@omprakashsingh7330]

Great man... Thanks

[@koban4max]

I'm overtraining...fatigue. Reduce volume and frequence...got it. thanks.

[@tomchounong3933]

I train 3hrs daily no off days or two days(Monday &Thursday) heavy day, two days cardio(Wednesday &Saturday) three days isolation exercise(Tuesday Friday Sunday) you won't be disappointed

[@efrenandrade6271]

Really really listen to ur body, and EVEN more important don't let the EGO cloud ur judgment

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

True

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Larry Scott's course always emphasize not 2 overtrain on any of these ex. How can u tell?

[@kwaad777]

Hey Sean i got a question. If you bulk up with alot of sugar/fats in you're diet VS clean bulk(no sugar, bad fats) but the same amount of calories are consumed. Do you think it's possible that you're body(belly) can have a different shape? Thanks.

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

No, that shouldn't make a difference.

[@s.sradon9782]

I was experiencing everything at once as little as a month ago and i was doing everything that is very stressful (supersets + drop sets 4-5 times a week with heavy weights at 0 RIR, to absolute failure on everything) - I think i might've been overtraining. my response was: "i'm not getting the gains so i must not be workinjg out hard enough"

[@SubhashDas007]

felling the same! gonna take ur suggestions .. Thanks

[@nac3932]

hey sean ,my training frequency is interfering with my progressive overload . should i lower the workout volume ?

[@Sean_Nalewanyj]

Progressive overload is the most important thing so whatever plan has you gaining strength the fastest will likely have you gaining muscle the fastest too.