Eat Train Prosper October Instagram Q&A | ETP#130
Oct 3, 2023
The hosts answer a wide array of Instagram questions, revealing their daily nutrition and training preferences. They debate the effectiveness of full body versus split training for hypertrophy. The impact of stress on muscle growth is explored, highlighting cortisol’s role. Listeners learn about balancing cardio with resistance training and strategies to taper cardio without losing fitness. Personal anecdotes enrich the discussion on recovery, overtraining, and the ongoing journey of building resilience in fitness.
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Bryan's Overreaching & Sickness Story
- Bryan Boorstein shares his experience of physical and mental fatigue leading to sickness close to his bike race.
- He illustrates the challenge of balancing overreaching and recovery during intense training periods.
When to Train Five Times Weekly
- Train five times weekly when volume is too high to fit comfortably into four sessions.
- Use a fifth day for focused specialization or to reduce session duration and maintain intensity.
Dialing Back Cardio Post-Race
- Dial back cardio volume post-race by reducing frequency but maintaining two to four low-intensity sessions weekly.
- Accept that VO2 max adaptations fade quickly but return fast once training resumes.