Understanding the difference between what’s optimal, what’s tolerable, and what’s beyond that. (1:51)
How healing/recovery is different than adapting. (4:15)
The importance of consistency over intensity. (7:12)
Signs of overtraining. (9:32)
Five Steps to Bounce Back from Overtraining
#1 - Take a week off. (16:10)
#2 - Get good sleep. (19:54)
#3 - Bump calories (protein). (22:55)
#4 - Come back with half volume. (24:20)
#5 - SLOWLY increase volume (setsXrepsXweight). (26:43)
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2323: The Cardiovascular Benefits of Weightlifting, Tips for Losing Stubborn Body Fat, the Muscle Building Benefits of Lunges & More
2322: Why Your Butt Won’t Grow
2321: How to Build a Round Butt, the Ideal Way to Train for a Strongman Competition, How to Eat & Train After a Bodybuilding Show & More (Listener Live Coaching)
2320: Throw Away the Scale!
2319: How to Strength Train With Breast Implants, the Value of Trigger Sessions for Building Muscle, How to Get in Shape for a Wedding & More (Listener Live Coaching)
2318: Where Your Fat Goes When You Lose Weight, How to Increase Your Overhead Press, the Difference Between Protein Quality & More
2317: Success Tips from World Class Trainers
2316: How to Spot a Horrible Online Trainer, the Best Workout to Do When Pregnant. How to Lift Weights for an Iron Man & More (Listener Live Coaching)
2315: Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout
2314: The Best Way to Train to Lose Fat, How to Choose Between Enclomiphene & TRT, Staying Jacked as a Runner & More (Listener Live Coaching)
2313: The Ideal Number of Sets per Muscle Group, the Truth About Cheat Days, the Downside of Moving More So You Can Eat More & More
2311: How Poor Gut Health May Be Ruining Your Gains, the Fastest Way to Rehab a Shoulder, Ways to Overcome Sciatica Pain & More (Listener Live Coaching)
2310: Don’t Let Your Age Stop You From Getting in the Best Shape of Your Life
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2308: The Truth About Eating & Training According to Your Blood Type , How to Progressively Overload With Limited Weights, Ashwagandha vs. Rhodiola for Stress & More
2307: How to Optimize Your Brainwaves for Improved Focus, Relaxation & Sleep
2306: How to Activate Unresponsive Muscles, the Best Exercises to Do When Time is Limited, What to Do When Bulking Only Makes You Fat & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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