3 Signs Your Workouts Are Too Stressful

If workouts leave you drained, irritable, or sore for days, they may be counterproductive. I’ve seen women push through high-intensity routines and get frustrated when results stalled.

Here are 3 signs you're accidentally sabotaging your work:

1. You feel low energy or like you have to lie down for the rest of the day after your workout

2. You feel much more hungry than usual the day of and/or after your workout

3. You're sacrificing sleep or nutrition in order to make time for your workouts

Shifting myself and my clients to a balanced Pilates sculpt approach improved strength, posture, and fat loss without sacrificing energy. We workout for less time and see better results.

Actionable tip: Listen to your body. Feeling tired the next day is fine, feeling exhausted for days is not. Shorter, more focused sessions often produce better results.

If you don't know where to start, Shira Sculpt memberships give you science-based training with your stress hormones in mind.