Danger of overtraining, signs sifu is bad,training aff. work

[HachiKyu]

There is an optimal amount of training to do. Train too little and your progress is sluggish and slow. Train too much and you become susceptible to motivational burnout and physical injury. It is the balanced combination of workout and recovery that will produce the best results. There are some obvious signs of overtraining. If you pay attention you can detect them early.

 

Top ten signs you might be over training:

 

10. When you shop for groceries, you don't check produce for freshness, you test it for weapons capability.

 

9. You are snuggling on the couch with your sweetie and you realize that with a teensy adjustment you could get them to tap out.

 

8. The last three books you read were ultimate fighting videos.

 

7. Your idea of mood lighting is a dark alley.

 

6. The three words that absolutely turn you on the most are "secret deadly techniques."

 

5. On New Years Eve, the main reason why you have a designated driver is so you can get to the swim on time.

 

4. You have a recurring nightmare of testing wearing nothing but your sash.

 

3. Every morning when you stand in line to get your latte, all you can think of is "remember to angle."

 

2. You pay your dues before your mortgage because you know you can take your banker any day.

 

And finally, the number one clue that you might be over training is:

 

1. When you ogle members of the opposite sex, the only things you notice are vital targets.

 

Have fun with your training and keep it fresh and interesting. Sometimes the best but hardest thing to do is to take a break and give your body and mind a chance to rest and recover. Remember if you are training for life, there will always be time to learn and practice that new technique. It won't go away! Enjoy!

 

Signs you have a bad sifu:

 

11. Doesn't bother to learn anyone's name, instead calls everyone "Grasshopper".

 

10. Testing fees include a $20 sake tax.

 

9. Recommended reading list includes "Fight Club" and "Xena Warrior Princess" scripts.

 

8. Thinks Bodidharma is the new yoga studio that opened down the street.

 

7. Sparring gear is made out of bubble wrap and duct tape.

 

6. Begins every class with the ancient chant of "Letsgetreadytoruuumble!"

 

5. Sifu's "gi" is made out of white terrycloth and has Hilton Hotel embroidered on the lapel.

 

4. Answers all philosophical questions with "Ancient Chinese secret."

 

3. Threatens you with the touch of death if you don't clean out the school's bathroom.

 

2. Thinks the term "Wing Chun dummy" is an insult.

 

1. Training equipment consists of broken pool cues, empty beer bottles and folding aluminum chairs.

 

Signs that Training is affecting you at work?

 

Your boss assigns you a new project and you accidentally shout out "Yes, sifu!"

 

Trying on business skirts, you make sure the slit is high enough so you can still manage a good groin kick.

 

You practice forms when you have the elevator to yourself.

 

You salute before entering the conference room.

 

You know ten different ways to kill someone with your ball point pen.

 

You wait for your Xeroxes to print while standing in a horse stance.

 

You constantly size up people in the elevator and decide which ones you could "take."

 

You do mini staff forms with your pencil while bored in meetings.

 

You wear your kung fu pants on "casual Fridays."

 

You find yourself quoting Lao Tzu at the water cooler.

 

You ki-ai when the mailboy hits you with his cart.

 

You try to engage in friendly mock sparring with your co-workers only to feel guilty when they cower away.

 

So what do you think of these? Funny right.

Edited May 22, 2003 by HachiKyu

[HachiKyu]

Well that was my 50th post so I decided i should do it with a bang hehehehehehehehehehehe