The hosts reflect on their rap career and discuss leg training, determining growth in studies, and training while sick or hurt. They emphasize the importance of good health and body composition and give guidelines on when to rest. They also discuss returning to training after hernia surgery and touch on the use of antidepressants and cyanide tablets in space.
It is important to differentiate between normal fatigue and actual sickness, and if you suspect you are sick, prioritize recovery sessions with easy workouts to aid healing.
When sick, prioritize rest and recovery, focusing on taking care of yourself by resting, staying hydrated, and eating nourishing foods. Incorporate recovery sessions if you feel up to it, but only resume regular training once fully recovered.
Deep dives
Determining if you are sick or just tired
When feeling unwell, it is important to determine whether you are actually sick or just experiencing normal fatigue. Symptoms of sickness include stuffy nose, sore throat, fatigue, malaise, and other signs of illness. If you suspect you are sick, it is advisable to take recovery sessions, focusing on easy workouts to aid healing. Recovery sessions can help speed up the healing process, but it is crucial to listen to your body and not push too hard. If you have multiple symptoms or severe symptoms like a cough, fever, or joint pain, it is best to refrain from training altogether and focus on rest and recovery until you feel better.
Recovery approach when sick
When sick, it is important to prioritize your health and well-being. Take care of yourself by resting, staying hydrated, and eating nourishing foods. Avoid stressful or intense activities and focus on healing. If you feel up to it, you can incorporate recovery sessions, which are easy workouts that promote blood flow and help your body recover. These sessions should be low volume and intensity, allowing your body to heal without exerting too much stress. Listen to your body and only resume regular training once you feel fully recovered.
Recovering from illness in the context of contest prep
If you are in the midst of a contest prep and get sick, it is especially important to take care of your health. Contest prep already pushes your body to its limits, so getting sick can exacerbate the situation. In this case, it is crucial to prioritize rest and recovery. Take more time off and don't rush back into training until you feel fully recovered. Remember, your health is the foundation of your performance and physique goals. Taking care of yourself during illness will ultimately benefit your long-term progress.
0:20 Nick and Mike’s rap career 2:42 Week 1 leg training 4:01 Damage vs growth 8:52 Determining growth in studies 12:53 Training while hurt or sick 17:03 Good health and body composition 20:16 Are you actually sick? 30:25 What to do if you are really sick 34:24 Nick’s sick anger 39:08 Getting back to training 47:07 When to scrap a mesocycle 52:29 Recommendations on contest prep
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