The coach talked about ways to prevent burnout from fitness classes.

Almost all athletes — professionals and amateurs — face the problem of burnout. On May 4, Akulina Bakhturina, senior coach of the Levita international network of ballet and stretching studios, told Gazeta about ways to avoid this phenomenon during fitness classes.Ru».

"In the modern world, when fitness is becoming more popular, it is important to know not only about the benefits of sports, but also about the risks of negative consequences from excessive physical exertion. Overtraining is a condition where the amount of physical activity exceeds the body's ability to recover. This problem can be faced not only by experienced athletes, but also by beginners," she said.

The main signs of this condition are constant fatigue, anxiety, sleep disorders and decreased athletic performance. Moreover, they appear even after rest.

To combat burnout, Bakhturina advises fitness enthusiasts to create a high-quality training plan.

"Rest provides an opportunity to restore glycogen, creatine, and electrolytes, which are essential elements for energy. Sleep is especially important. After physical activity, the levels of cortisol, testosterone and growth hormone are leveled. In addition, the nervous system reboots between workouts. Coordination, reaction, and exercise technique suffer without pauses," the specialist said.

It is also worth setting goals for yourself to achieve changes not only in appearance. For example, you can choose to improve your strength, endurance, or just feel better.

"It is very important to choose activities that you like, to do things that bring joy. If morning cardio has become torture, try dancing, Pilates or swimming," the expert advised.

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