1811: Signs You Are Overtraining, Avoiding Weight Gain When Scaling Back Training, Ways to Maintain Fitness As a New Parent & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 05/11/2022
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The guys break down six weird signs you're overtraining — the ones most people miss until it's too late. Beyond the obvious soreness and fatigue, they cover broken sleep, increased cravings for comfort foods, irritability, low libido, low mood, and repeated injury. Sal shares how he experienced overtraining firsthand during a double-split routine in his 20s — with zero soreness — and why that made it so hard to catch. They also cover why fitness fanatics are actually more at risk than beginners, how hormones like testosterone drop when you push too hard, and why a scheduled week off can...
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- Dad life updates with the guys: Going out to dinner with children, manifesting good traits into your child, and showing love. (23:25)
- The benefits of collagen protein if you lift heavy. (29:36)
- Scientists claim to have learned the secret to successful flirting. (35:24)
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- Big Pharma is taking over your TV. (47:42)
- #ListenerLive question #1 - Any suggestions on workouts or a MAPS program that would be best while distressing? (51:11)
- #ListenerLive question #2 - Could overtraining be the main cause of not regaining lean body mass and progressing in my workouts? (1:00:14)
- #ListenerLive question #3 - How should I program my workouts to maintain my gains post-baby? (1:10:59)
- #ListenerLive question #4 - What can I do to compensate for gaining body fat, for my less demanding job? (1:21:43)
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