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Overtraining: When Less Is MoreOvertraining, which is typically associated with little rest and excessive repetition, can result in injury or illness. The sports medicine doctors at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center suggest following these strategies to avoid overtraining. Sleep – Get plenty of sleep. This will ensure that your body has ample time to replenish muscles and restore strength. Proper nutrition – Your body uses food as a tool to help you recover. Select foods that are good sources of protein and eat shortly after your workouts to replenish and build muscle. Drink fluids before, during, and after exercise to avoid dehydration. Stretch and warm up – Stretching and warming up before your workout will prevent tight muscles that could encourage overcompensation, which can lead to injury. Varying intensity – "Choosing a type of workout, whether it’s running, using an elliptical, cycling, or cross-training, and varying the intensity level of your routines will challenge certain muscle groups while allowing others to recover," explains Dr. Erik C. Johnson, sports medicine doctor at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center. Recovery days – Scheduling recovery days allows your body to recover and prepare mentally and physically for the next workout. Warning signs of overtraining include:
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or if you have questions regarding overtraining injuries, call 704-312-4379 to schedule an appointment with one of the sports medicine doctors at Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center. To stay up-to-date on the latest sports medicine injury tips and trends, “like” Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center on Facebook and follow @Carolina_Ortho on Twitter. Send This Article to a Friend » |
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