Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin Avoid Fitness Plateaus, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks
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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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Stress & Adaptation
- Stress adaptation is driven by any change in stress, not just increases.
- Removing stress, like inactivity or reduced training, also causes adaptations, highlighting the importance of rest.
Plateaus, Peaking, & Overtraining
- Plateaus occur when the stress load is too low, exceeding resilience without recovery, or a combination.
- Peaking happens when stress exceeds resilience with adequate recovery, while overtraining results from excessive stress without sufficient recovery.
Minimal Viable Solution for Tracking
- Track daily objective, subjective, and performance anchor metrics for 30 days to establish a baseline.
- Look for deviations outside your normal average for more than 3-5 days, taking action if a metric is substantially off.