Kriss kicks off our 'Overtraining Series' with the topic of Energy Availability, specifically poor energy availability and the impact it can have upon athletes. A topic close to his heart, Kriss opens up about the impact that it’s had on his personal life and that of clients he’s worked with throughout his many years of coaching experience. We need to respect the fact that there is a wide spectrum to this topic, from those who perhaps naively don’t know how much fuel their body needs to train and perform, to other more serious cases which can see full blown clinical eating disorders, where professional help needs to be sought. A topic that once address and the correct support is given can resolve a lot of untold pain, health issues and poor performance. As athletes we need a better understanding of our physiology and the complete training approach such as: - The physiologcal importance of recovery - Daily energy demands vs what the athlete is currently doing - Detailed approach of how to integrate correct nutrition alongside work/study/training life - Challenging beliefs or misconceptions (i.e. lighter is faster, I 'need' to train everyday) Listen in as Kriss discusses more and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you resonate strongly with this topic or need help with where or who to look to for further help.

(00:43) Understanding Energy Availability in Endurance Training (01:04) The Dangers of Overtraining (03:29) Personal Experience with Energy Deficiency (08:01) The Consequences of Poor Energy Availability (08:38) The Journey to Recovery (13:26) The Importance of Understanding Your Body (18:24) Tips for Managing Energy Availability (25:52) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting

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