[jmfan317]

My friend does her workouts everyday. Should she do it every other day? Or workout 2 days take a break workout 2 days take a break and then take weekends off? She says she is getting headaches in the morning and doesn't go to bed til late. I know thoses are some of the signs of overtraining yourself.

[Elwing]

It is advised to exercise at least 30 minutes every day. Depending on how heavy said workouts are, I don't think it's bad for you to workout every day. I know I do and I feel great with it. And, why do you think getting headaches in the morning and going to bed late are signs of overtraining yourself? I think those have more to do with a wrong day/night scheme.

[PhotoChick]

There's no reason she shouldn't workout every day. Professional athletes work out every day for hours and hours a day and it doesn't harm them.

It's possible to overtrain if you're not in good enough shape or if you're not getting enough nutrition to support your training, but a regular 30min to 1 hour workout? Nah. Nothing wrong with that.

If she starts to feel exhausted or is starting to struggle with her workouts, then she should probably take a day off. And if she's weight lifting, then she shouldn't work the same group of muscles two days in a row.

But getting headaches is generally not a sign of overtraining - although if she doesn't go to bed until late, it could be a sign of lack of sleep!

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[jmfan317]

Thanks Elwing and Photochick for your help. I will be sure to let her know.