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Oh Good: Stress Might Cancel Out Your Workout, PT Says

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When fitness company Welltech looked at the Google search terms active people were looking up in the UK, they found some seriously frustrated results.

Exercise enthusiasts were left wondering why they weren’t seeing results from their workouts and why they felt exhausted after a sweaty session, according to their data.

But personal trainer David J. Sautter thinks he might have an answer to some of those common frustrations.

“Training isn’t just about muscles. It’s about your nervous system,” the expert said.

“Pushing through a high-intensity workout when you’re emotionally drained can backfire.