I wanted other's thoughts and whether anyone has experienced the above? Additionally, and more importantly highlighting cues to look out for, for prevention that I may have overlooked initially.
I am/was 6 weeks into a strength training routine (Stronglifts 5x5) after a long absence of a regular routine. I quickly got stronger and added on the poundage, when I noticed my body's energy levels in recreational activities taking a severe dive- however I was still lifting heavier with each session (every 2nd day) with weekends off. Additionally, I also noticed that during the last week of working out I had to take some 'power naps' in the afternoons (say 10mins).
I then decided on a week off for recovery. Well I the next day a cough developed, this turned into a fever and 3 days off work (of which I have never done before, well for that length of time). I am now on antibiotics and when the course is finished it will equal almost a 2 week break.
Has anybody else experienced this before and to this extent? Before I started to get physically sick I had already made up my mind to adjust my routine to include less linear progression and more recovery. Thanks
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I am/was 6 weeks into a strength training routine (Stronglifts 5x5) after a long absence of a regular routine. I quickly got stronger and added on the poundage, when I noticed my body's energy levels in recreational activities taking a severe dive- however I was still lifting heavier with each session (every 2nd day) with weekends off. Additionally, I also noticed that during the last week of working out I had to take some 'power naps' in the afternoons (say 10mins).
I then decided on a week off for recovery. Well I the next day a cough developed, this turned into a fever and 3 days off work (of which I have never done before, well for that length of time). I am now on antibiotics and when the course is finished it will equal almost a 2 week break.
Has anybody else experienced this before and to this extent? Before I started to get physically sick I had already made up my mind to adjust my routine to include less linear progression and more recovery. Thanks
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