Satisfaction.....

[toga22]

Throughout my life I have always been physically active.....I think my parents had me in gymnastics classes from the age of 3. But for as long as I can remember, I have always maintained the belief that I work out because I truly love it. Meaning I enjoy feeling healthy, staying active and I love the "rush of satisfaction" that a person gets after a complete muscle fatiguing workout.

For the past month or so, no matter how intense of a workout I have had...I have not been able to reach this feeling. It is a very unsettling feeling.... Instead of walking away from a workout exhausted, yet proud of your accomplishments. I leave the gym stressed out with the feeling that I haven't done enough, or what I have done wasn't good enough. On some days the feeling is so intense that I will actually go back to the gym to do the workout over. Yet on paper, all of my goals...both daily and long term are being met.

Hopefully it is just a phase.......Has anyone else ever felt like this?

Thanks for any input~
~toga

 

[spentagn]

I go through a similar stage every few months. I generally attribute it to overtraining, take it easy for a week or two, and then I'm loving it again. Good luck, and feel free to send nude pics to me any time.

 

[big4life]

I've been getting that feeling lately, but it's because of a bicep injury that has been slowing me down.

I also feel that way when I spend too much time at the gym, if that makes sense? Take a couple days off or change your routine.
See if that helps.

 

[bouncer]

I'm with spentagn, sounds like over training to me. Although factors outside the gym can have an undue influence on your proformance too. I suggest taking a week off, setting yourself some new goals and sending me some nude pix too.

bouncer

 

[Citruscide]

As hard as this sounds, take a week off... I did it and when I came back, not only was I stronger, but I was charged up during my workouts... it was a good breather... I do that now every 6-12 months... just sit out for a week from the gym and play basketball, or walk around outside.

C

 

[manny78]

agree with Citrus. I took 2 weeks off during the holidays. I just chilled a bit, relaxed. I was getting mad. It was never enough. Now I'm back on the sauce and stronger than ever. I think I just did the right move

 

[BigGuns2]

Toga, what you are going through is very normal. All of us go through that stage. You need to take a week or two off. When you come back to the gym after your break, it will be like old times!

 

[Hanabolic Lecter]

I went through the same thing last year. My solution? Asked around and found a guru personal trainer with some fresh ideas. Told dude up front that I wanted to have to crawl out of the gym after each session. -They love it when you challenge them. It beats the hell out of their usual overweight and out of shape clients.

 

[toga22]

Thanks for the all of the help, Everyone!!!

You guys are the best....nice to know I am not alone!!

Plan on laying low for a week..
Due to my classes and the time of year...I will still have to teach.
But hopefully, backing off of my own workout will help.

As far as a personal trainer goes, I am require by contract to only seek the advice from professionals at the gym I work for.
And there is too much history there to ask for advice....Thanks for the idea though. Instead, I am thinking of redoing my workout...adding a bit more variety and maybe some new goals.


Spent and bouncer~~
If I ever decide to send out nude pics....You guys will be at the top of my list...lol

Thanks a million!!!
~toga

 

[genarr3]

I'm alittle late here, but I will also parrot - you're overtrained.