Are YOU making this common exercise mistake… which UNDOES all your hard work?
If you're not seeing the results you expected, it could be because you're trying too hard
IF your bikini body diet isn't going as well as expected, you may be making this common exercise mistake.
Lots of us are actually working out too much, meaning our bodies don't have time to recover and therefore undoing our hard work - according to one fitness expert.
Sophie Everard explains that we're meant to rest for 48 hours after intense work outs, meaning those of us heading to the gym every day could be doing more harm than good.
Fat loss, muscle recovery and strength gain all take place during that rest period, so give yourself a break and let your body take charge.
"Many of us believe you have to be exercising constantly for body adaptations to occur.
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"Actually, it is whilst your body is repairing during the recovery period, that the body becomes stronger for the next workout," Sophie told Mail Online.
"Rest is critical to muscle growth, and to desist any symptoms of over-training."
So there you go, a good excuse to curl up in front of the TV tomorrow night - and give the treadmill and weights a miss for the day.