If you work out like mad to shape your body by a deadline, you're increasing your cortisol and insulin with the stress. Your body needs a break to recover from the physical stress. You need rest and appropriate recovery.
You need to find a program to help you be strong, have aerobic and anaerobic endurance. Work a regeneration day into your workout, doing yoga or barre class on that day. You have to individualize for your own unique needs.
Fitness professional Liz Corah discusses balancing your workouts.
Liz Corah is a seasoned fitness professional with over fifteen years of experience delivering dynamic and effective group fitness and personal training. Her programs are not only effective, but invigorating and addictive.