Tag: Overtraining

Is Your Training Smart or Stupid? A Coach’s Checklist to Avoid Burnout

You’ve probably been told to “train harder” or “push through the pain.”…

Ash, ACE, MSc

Is Your Workout “Junk Volume”? How To Tell If Your Extra Sets Are Hurting, Not Helping Gains

Many lifters get to a point where they feel like they’re practically…

Vidur Saini

5 Exercises Sabotaging Your Muscle Gains (And What To Do Instead)

There is only so much time you can spend in the gym.…

Vidur Saini

I Replaced All My Rest Days with Active Recovery for 60 Days — Here’s What Happened to My Fitness

Training for a particular objective can feel like a race against time.…

Vidur Saini

Bodybuilding Legend Frank Zane Reveals His ‘Secret’ Solution to Combat Overtraining

When it comes to mastering the work behind the scenes as a…

Belinda Evans

Rich Gaspari Discusses How to Beat Overtraining: ‘You Grow When You Rest’

Overtraining has always been a topic of interest for Rich Gaspari, a…

Belinda Evans

Lee Labrada Shares How You Can Maximize Gains With Duration and Frequency While Avoiding Overtraining

Lee Labrada's experience in bodybuilding and knowledge of exercise mechanics has turned…

Doug Murray

How Much Rest Between Workouts Is Too Much?

The optimal rest time between workouts, crucial for maximizing the rebuilding process,…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Exercise Scientist Reveals How To Navigate Overtraining Fatigue With De-Load Technique 

If you notice your strength is waning or encounter overtraining fatigue, exercise…

Doug Murray

Balancing Intensity and Recovery for Sustainable Gains

Your workouts must be intense if you want to achieve the desired…

Steve Theunissen, PT

Block Periodization vs Linear Periodization – Which Is Best?

Improving strength and performance is the ultimate goal for all athletes and…

Chris Stone, PT

How to Avoid Fatigue: Tips for Post-Exercise Recovery!

Are you tired of being tired after a workout and dread that…

Vidur Saini

Bicep Curl Drop Set: Pump Your Guns and Maximize Muscle Gain!

The biceps are arguably the most loved muscle group. It is common…

Vidur Saini

Bad Chest Genetics and How To Build a Barrel Chest

Most men have an emotional connection with their chest. You might have…

Vidur Saini

The Viking Workouts: Warrior Fit and Strong

Ancient history is rich with tales of elite warriors. Some of the…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Overtraining: How Much Exercise Is Too Much?

Fitness experts LOVE to argue! Ask a group of ten trainers how…

Phil Heath’s Advice About Overtraining

What Did Phil Heath Think About Overtraining? Sometimes people train to the…

Tom Miller, CSCS

Non-Linear Periodization And Overtraining

Non-linear periodization is one of the most effective training methods for building…

Justin Robertson