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Learn the difference between optimal and tolerable training levels and how to bounce back from overtraining. Five steps include taking a week off, prioritizing sleep, increasing calories, reducing volume, and slowly building back up. Recognize signs of overtraining, focus on consistency over intensity, and optimize muscle growth through deloading weeks.
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- Optimal exercise dosing is crucial for progress; overtraining hinders adaptation and leads to stagnation.
- Distinguishing between recovery and adaptation is vital; consistency over intensity is key for long-term gains.
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Understanding Optimal Exercise Dosing
Optimal exercise dosing is crucial for achieving the best results. It varies from person to person, but finding the right dose is key. Going beyond the optimal dose can lead to reduced progress, as the body expends more resources on healing than adapting. Recognizing signs of overreaching helps avoid going backwards in progress.
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