Being sore for three days isn’t the flex you think it is… If your workouts are leaving you constantly exhausted, sore, or struggling to get through your day, it might be time to rethink your routine. In this episode of Get the Girlies Moving, we’re talking about the difference between productive fatigue and pushing your body too hard. Because working out is only half the equation. Recovery matters just as much! IN TODAY’S EPISODE: Normal workout fatigue vs. warning signs Why soreness doesn’t equal progress What actually happens during recovery How sleep, nutrition, and rest affect your results How to build a routine that works with your life, not against it We’re also sharing our favorite bank account analogy for understanding energy and recovery, and how to recognize progress beyond what you see in the mirror. Remember, fitness doesn’t have two-day shipping. Growth happens in the recovery! 💗 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF: Have I recently changed my workout routine? What are my fitness goals? Am I eating and sleeping enough to support my activity? Am I taking adequate recovery days? Am I training for something specific or for general health? If I’m in a calorie deficit, am I fueling adequately? Am I getting stronger and feeling better over time? Do my workouts leave me accomplished or completely drained? FREE 8-WEEK LIFTING GUIDE: Track your progress beyond the mirror with our free lifting guide! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KNR4B1mr83K2LjdzNRRbxFi_GKo3z1pH/view?usp=drivesdk
RESOURCES FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
ACSM — Resistance Training Recommendations
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41843416/
ACSM — Overtraining Syndrome Consensus Statement
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23247672/
Journal of Applied Physiology — Exercise Adaptation Research
https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.91481.2008
ACSM — Recovery for Active Older Adults
https://acsm.org/recovery-active-older-adults/
PMC — Exercise and Recovery Research
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11127831/
Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage and Adaptation
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21297557/
Sleep and Resistance Training Performance
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29422383/
Resistance Exercise and Sleep
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28919335/
A NOTE FROM US:
We’re not medical professionals. This episode is for general education, not individualized medical advice. If you’re experiencing persistent or unexplained exhaustion, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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