This is why you should not be working out twice a day
While exercising is great for the body, over doing it isn’t the way to go. While one might think exercising twice a day might reap twice the benefits, a closer look at it proves that may be causing more bad then good.
At a time when most people find it difficult to workout even once a day, one really needs to be super active and passionate to hit the gym twice. Two-times-a-day workouts are generally for athletes training for a specific sport or competition so that they can safely work on different parts of their body in one day.
If you are not a professional, then overstressing your body and fitting different types of exercises in a single day might not be a good idea.
To stay fit and healthy, it is good to increase your daily activity. The more you move your body, the less you will fall sick. Apart from this, working out twice a day can improve your overall performance. It can accelerate your muscle growth, increase protein synthesis and metabolic capacity. So, if your goal is to lose weight or train for any competition, twice-a-day workout could help you reach your goals faster. But only if you do it properly.
The major problem with doubling your workout is that it puts you at greater risk for overtraining. It can take a serious toll on your neuromuscular system, increase your likelihood of injury, disrupt sleep patterns and suppress your immune system. Working out too much taxes the body and you do not get enough time to recover between training sessions, which can lead to injury. Performing high-intensity workout twice a day is even a bigger issue. It can lead to adrenal fatigue, hormonal imbalances, and weight loss plateau.
If you are really passionate about working out twice daily, then opt for low impact exercises. Also, don't make it a habit. Making it an everyday affair can set you back for several weeks.
If you are practicing HIIT in the morning, then go for yoga or jogging in the evening. Also allow your body adequate time to recover. You need to keep a good balance between your workout sessions.