Let me tell you something I learned the hard way: over-exercising can be just as damaging as not exercising at all. 

Yup, I said it. And yes, I’m calling myself out.

If you're someone who lives by the motto "no days off" and thinks soreness equals success, this is your sign to slow your roll. Because more isn't always better—especially when it comes to your body.

Are You Overdoing It? Check These Signs:

• Constant muscle soreness that lingers for days

• Decreased performance (you’re working harder, but lifting less?)

• Fatigue that caffeine can’t fix

• Slower muscle growth or even muscle loss

• Weakened immune system (hello, random colds)

• Frequent or nagging injuries

• Feeling “tired but wired” all the time

Sound familiar? Your body isn’t being lazy—it’s screaming for recovery.

Recovery Is Where the Magic Happens 

You don’t build muscle while working out—you build it while recovering. So if you’re skipping rest and piling on workouts, you're actu...