Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin
Avoid Fitness Plateaus, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks
Jul 24, 2024
Discover essential insights into overcoming training plateaus and avoiding overtraining. Learn about the molecular reasons behind fitness plateaus and effective recovery strategies. Explore the concept of peaking and when to taper your training for optimal performance. Understand the risks associated with overtraining and the biomarkers to monitor your health. Enhance your training with tips on sleep quality and nutrition to track your performance progress, helping both athletes and fitness enthusiasts reach their goals.
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- Understanding plateaus' molecular mechanisms aids overcoming performance stagnation.
- Monitoring biomarkers helps prevent and recover effectively from overtraining.
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Understanding the Dilemma of Training Smart vs. Pushing Through
Balancing the advice to rest and listen to your body with the encouragement to push through and not be mentally weak poses a common dilemma for many in their workout routines. Striking a balance between training smart and pushing through when needed requires understanding one's body and physiology, focusing on goals, and monitoring signals like fatigue and recovery to navigate this challenge.
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