I started weight training a few months ago, is fatigue normal?

cdx75xmx · 2013-09-21T22:59:58+00:00

Eat more.

Exactly_what_I_think · 2013-09-21T23:05:22+00:00

I have no idea -

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I'm just hazy.

First guess dehydration / low ~~electrologists~~ electrolytes

12ToneRow · 2013-09-22T02:07:41+00:00

You're probably doing too much. Over training taxes your central nervous system and could cause that brain fog. It could be any number of things but I recommend you ease up on your work outs. It's counter-productive to go until muscle failure every set.

Rumble_in_the_Jungle · 2013-09-21T23:57:08+00:00

I had a similar experience and it turned out to be a lack of vitamin D3. Get your bloodwork done and see if all your levels are normal

he-man_rules · 2013-09-21T23:28:10+00:00

Check out r/fitness for workout tips. It is an amazing source of information.

StyleandSpeed · 2013-09-22T01:46:47+00:00

Only go to failure on your last set. You'll experience less fatigue.

Afroemo · 2013-09-22T03:06:38+00:00

sounds like you are overtraining , keep in mind diet , sleeping and resting is pretty much 55% of the whole work . If your goal is to build muscle then i suggest you go on caloric surplus here is decent bulking calculator http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/

just lift heavy with low reps and make sure you give each body part at least 2 days recovery time before training it .

HarleyWalker · 2013-09-22T04:00:06+00:00

If you are going to failure every (or almost every) workout then you are definitely overtraining. This taxes the CNS to a large degree and you will end up feeling constantly tired and depleted. For now you don't need to go to failure at all. Bring the weight back to a level where each set is one or two reps short of failure and make sure you get proper rest between sets. How many sets are you doing all up? This will also affect it.

puaSenator · 2013-09-22T05:57:53+00:00

Listen, I'm taking "enhancements" and I still have the same problem, and I'm just now figuring it out. Everyone is different, so you need to listen to your body and adjust accordingly.

For me, I was overtraining. I wasn't able to make more strength gains because my muscles were still not fully recovered from the last time they hit the weights. Even with enhancing, I realized I needed to take more off days and interestingly enough, work out the muscles less at the gym. For example, I'd do an hour of chest work outs until I couldn't even lift 50 pounds. The muscles were brought to the point of failure. Then I'd do it again 3 days later.

The problem was fatigue. The muscles were being too hammered and not given enough time to recover. So I now only do 3 different workouts per group with 4 sets each. Results and strength has gone way up!

Also, another issue is eating. I simply can't eat that much protein and carbs a day. But it needs to be done. The more you eat, the more you grow and more energy you have.

frequentlywrong · 2013-09-22T06:15:00+00:00

How physically active is your job? Like others said, it very much sounds like overtraining.

sandgoose · 2013-09-22T18:27:22+00:00

If you don't already you should be setting up your workouts to focus on different parts of your body on different days. Cycling your muscles like this will prevent overtraining and help recovery.

HereForNoFap · 2013-09-22T21:22:22+00:00

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randarrow · 2013-09-23T01:05:17+00:00

Several others mentioned this. Look up physical over-training, this is something specific rather than something general. Some signs are increased resting heart rate. Get an electronic blood pressure monitor and start taking your Bp/Pulse when you wake up. Also, get a physical. Your doc should be able to let you know about electrolyte/mineral imbalances.

Wikipedia seems to have a good summary. SportsMedicine also looks like it has a good summary.

The guy that wrote "that which doesn't kill us, makes us stronger" died in an asylum.

handyman4791 · 2013-09-24T23:21:23+00:00

4chan's /fit/ board can have some great advice. I posted the beginners guide below.

http://liamrosen.com/fitness.html

annul · 2013-09-22T01:22:16+00:00

It is overtraining.

It will only get worse if you continue down this path, and the symptoms may last for months if you persist. Depression, fatigue, lowered immune system.

Dial back on the intensity, and eat more food. Make sure you are getting at least (body weight in lbs * 16) calories per day, and (0.8g * body weight in pounds) of protein per day.

No more than 3 resistance workouts per week.

j_arbuckle2012 · 2013-09-22T17:32:59+00:00

Training to failure is training to fail.

Lighten up.

real-boethius · 2013-09-22T04:58:28+00:00

Within 30 minutes of the workout you must replenish your carbs. Eg have 20g glucose, 5g fructose, 20g protein. The protein at this time is to push up insulin levels and enhance the absorption of the carbs.

Within three hours, preferably two, you need a full meal with fats carbs and plenty of protein. Make sure your overall macro intake is sufficient so your body is not having to cannibalize itself. You probably need more food than you think.

To optimize the benefits of your workout, a sleep after the meal is advisable. Many athletes have a sleep, a proper sleep including deep sleep, after a hard session.

Fatigue can be due to failure to do the above, or it can be due to over-training. You are having your rest days, aren't you?

Title	I started weight training a few months ago, is fatigue normal?
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