9 signs your workout is actually hurting you, according to experts

Arielle TschinkelApr 23, 2020, 00:42 IST

Your workout could be hurting you if you frequently feel dizzy, tired, or weak.Getty/Andrea Gjestvang

Exercising can make you feel great, but sometimes your workout habits could be hurting you.
You shouldn't be in excessive pain because of a workout, and if you are, you should reassess your routine.
Getting sick often, having a hard time sleeping, or losing your appetite, are all signs that you might be overtraining.
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What you think are healthy exercise habits might actually be hurting you or putting you at risk for injury.

Here are some common signs your workout could be hurting you, according to experts.

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Persistent muscle aches may be a sign that you're injuring yourself.

Your muscles need time to recover after a workout. Shutterstock

A fluctuating resting heart rate is a sign of overtraining. Steve Kovach/Business Insider

Exercise is great for mental health, but too much can lead to mood changes. 20th Century Fox Television

Working out at a high level can suppress your appetite. 20th Century Fox

Ideally, working out should make you feel energized, not exhausted. Adam Pretty/ Getty Images

Insomnia is a sign that your sympathetic nervous system is not functioning properly. New Africa/Shutterstock

Overtraining can weaken your immune system. Shutterstock

Feeling temporarily dizzy from a workout is different than feeling dizzy all of the time. anucha maneechote/Shutterstock

If part of your body is hurting, you should avoid irritating it with exercise. Shutterstock