It’s easy to think that more is always better when it comes to exercise, but that’s not always the case. I had the chance to contribute to a Nike.com article called How Much Exercise Is Too Much? Experts Explain the Risks that dives into this exact question. The truth is that pushing harder every day without considering recovery, stress levels, or sleep can do more harm than good.
At AIM Athletic, we see this all the time. Some members come in motivated and ready to go all out, but the key is learning when to push and when to pull back. That’s why our personal training, small group training, and active rehab programs are all built around smart progression, rest, and load management. We adjust sessions based on how someone is feeling, what their stress levels look like, and how they’re recovering, not just how much they can lift.
Overtraining doesn’t always show up as injury. It can show up as fatigue, poor sleep, low mood, or plateaued results. We use programming strategies to help our members avoid those pitfalls by giving their body what it needs to adapt and get stronger. Sometimes the smartest thing you can do for your progress is to train a little less and recover a little more.
Learning how to train effectively takes more than just showing up. It takes the right plan, consistent communication, and respect for recovery. That’s what we do every day at AIM.
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