Quote: (02-28-2013 07:51 AM)FitAsFuck Wrote:
Actually have overtraining as a topic for an upcoming blog-post. But just a few short points on that subject. Having spent 5-6 weeks preparing for a short-deadline competition in CF, I ramped up my intensity and workload by a factor 4-6, and was absolutely not sedantary up until that point. I was really impressed as to how much the body is able to adapt, as long as you keep a few things in mind.
Can you overtrain, and/or get into a state of overtraining - I believe so - I touched close to it, read the signs, and was back in full effect within a day or two. However it was my own fault, and I now know how to avoid it.
Keeping adequate sleep, enough good quality food - then you can really push it, and I mean REALLY push it.
Keeping to many distractions, too much stress from work, life, whatever - then you will within a short period of time feel a dip in motivation towards the training goals that before made you all fired up - your body's way of telling you to relax a little.
But I totally agree that 98% of people who worry about overtraining are by no means training hard enough to get even close.
You guys should also remember to keep the goal in mind. Yes, the body can keep adapting to whatever you throw at it - does is mean that this is the best approach for gaining muscle or the best approach for gaining strength - probably not.
Best post on this thread so far.