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What Obstructs Our Training?

Wojciech Wiśniewski ✓

Diets Premium Expert • 19.03.2026

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Scientifically reviewed by a clinical dietitian: This article has been peer-reviewed for adherence to IŻŻ, WHO, and PTGiP clinical nutritional standards.

Diets Premium Expert Wojciech Wiśniewski

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Scientifically reviewed by a clinical dietitian 19.03.2026

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In various athletic disciplines, there might be circumstances that diminish the effectiveness of our training or make us feel discomfort. Sometimes, it may occur that we arrive at training, and our bodies seem to be weakened or lacking motivation for exercise, or we perceive our muscles as stiff and slow. I will attempt to explain what could cause this.

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We take no pleasure in concerns

Nobody enjoys it when issues arise during training or when they're feeling uncertain, what am I doing here? These thoughts that I'm so weak quickly surface. This type of setback particularly affects novices, especially after the initial training sessions that lead to DOMS symptoms, commonly referred to as muscle soreness.

Isn't it about time for a break?

There are numerous reasons that can give us a sense of well-being. Most often, it's because we don't get enough sleep or rest. Keep in mind that our body isn't a machine. Machines also break down and need repairs. That's why we need to properly regenerate after an intense and exhausting workout. If we don't stop training at the beginning, we'll notice that we're making a regression instead of progress after a while. The situation gets worse over time, and we feel worse every day until we reach a state commonly known as overtraining. Even experienced athletes need a break. From my personal experience, I know that we can train for a whole week, but at some point, our body will need a rest. So, cooperate with your body and give it time to regenerate. 7-8 hours of sleep will provide us with enough energy for the next training. If you have trained with weights, take one day off, and then do a light workout to activate your muscles. Remember also to stretch after training and do stretching on training-free days.

I am not a waste receptacle!

Another issue that can negatively impact our sense of well-being during exercise pertains to diet. The products that we consume the day before or immediately after workouts determine our well-being and effectiveness. This is particularly noticeable when adhering to a low-calorie diet. Then, all changes are twice as perceptible. Therefore, I often emphasize that our stomach is not a waste bin and we should not burden it with anything that comes our way. I am very sensitive to high-fat meals. After consuming a larger amount of fat the next day, I feel exceptionally bad. It could seem as if I suddenly gained 10 kg more and intense workouts are out of my reach. On the contrary, I react very positively to a larger amount of carbohydrates. Then, I have more energy, and my body is more active and ready for intense training. Of course, this is an individual matter, but I advise maintaining reason and remembering that if we decide on a diet, we must adhere to it to avoid suffering later.