Overtraining’s Final Warning: The Injury That Won’t Go Away
If aches turn into chronic pain, your body isn’t weak—it’s overworked.
The clearest—and most dangerous signal of overexercising is the injury that lingers. Strains, shin splints, and tendon pain don’t heal because the body never gets the downtime it needs. Pushing through only digs the hole deeper. Sports medicine research shows that overtraining delays healing and leads to long-term joint and tendon problems (British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2016).
Ignoring injuries doesn’t build toughness—it builds scar tissue.
Practical Step: If pain lasts more than a week, stop training that area and consult a professional. Early rest saves months of rehab.