Why won't most people listen to warnings about over training?

[martyfellow]

I'm a part time personal trainier and I find very few people wll accept my advice; they act like I'm sabotaging their life style when I sugggest they slow it down for a while.

[Kaeden]

It's because most of people are too damn lazy to even stretch for the TV remote control, and some gyms even got escalators before the entrance!

So there's this hype about pushing yourself over the limits, working hard and the mind's control over the body!

To make those damn lazy a**holes do some work or you'll never see the end of questions how they are fat - thus - ugly - thus insecure - thus annoying - thus trolling

I personally just know how far can I push myself without causing negative consequences, but I just know it, there's no formula, it's a common sense!

Though mild working out is the same as no working out, so of course you gotta make an effort instead of being paranoid about injury.

[baliguy11]

I see exercise class leaders(like spinning) actually promoting all high level activity. I am not a qualified trainer but do know the value of "long slow work". all high level weights and high level aerobics makes you hungry, tired and sore. And I have run Boston twice and completed and Ironman so I I have some idea. good luck.

[martyfellow]

For most people, you're right, that's why I often advise them to cool it...

[youmakemyheartbeat]

How much is too much?

I may have overtrained a bit this past week, I went to the gym 5 times instead of my usual 4 and did more weights, but each workout was a little shorter, like 40-50 minutes instead of over an hour. But I got sore.

So I guess I did overtrain?

I think people worry that they won't lose enough weight or feel guilty for not working out.

[martyfellow]

With heavy weights, unless you're a professional athlete, more than 3 times a week is too much, but overdoing one week isn't likely to hurt you.

[curiouschica]

Unfortunately, each individual thinks he/she knows his/her body best...I've seen it when doctors or physical therapists talk to hardcore athletes about toning it down some after an injury and so many have trouble listening...I think I'd rather be on the overtraining side than undertraining personally though...

[martyfellow]

Overtraining is really dangerous, can lead to disabling injuries

[desidoll]

Because some of them believe that they would get better result by doing it more and harder,without thinking of the consequences...

[martyfellow]

Then why bother to sign up with me if they're going to blow off my advice?

[desidoll]

Because first they thought they gonna get the same perspective from you...Many people are seeking for approval instead of advise...

[martyfellow]

Well, sure, teenagers, look at them on this site..but my clients are all older than that.

[desidoll]

People don't like to listen to something true,thts the problem...

[candlewax]

Because most people are flipping idiots.