Your waking pulse , measured before getting out of bed, can alert you to overtraining. By taking your pulse at your wrist or neck for 1 minute upon awakening, you will notice if it increases during times of heavy training. An increase of more than 3 or 4 beats per minute can signal that you need more rest and recovery. If you have lost 3 percent of more of your body weight in a day or two, you are dehydrated and need to increase fluids. Note the time of your workouts.
Energy levels fluctuate during the day and are unique to individuals.
By tracking yours, you can pinpoint the best time of day for your workouts. Use descriptive terms or a number scale to rate the intensity of each workout. This will help you avoid too many back to back high intensity workouts. Record your general feelings for each day . Mood may be a reliable factor in signaling illness or overtraining.