Welcome to part two of this series on all aspects of overtraining.

In this episode, you will learn about an assortment of symptoms that will help you get better at identifying the tenuous state of overreaching, and you’ll also hear about the various symptoms that are indications to your body when it is in a state of overtraining/burnout. Finally, I present a strategy for effectively recovering from overtraining, including how to avoid it in the first place by making intuitive evaluations of your present condition and behavior patterns and then taking corrective action. 



TIMESTAMPS:

We have many chronic stressors in our every-day life, some of which we aren’t aware. [00:24]

One of the symptoms indicating you are overreaching and overtraining is your heart rate variability.  [03:48]

After an intense workout, it is time for some diaphragmatic or parasympathetic breathing. [05:17]

The MAF test is probably the most important indicator of you heart working best. [08:12]

Dysregulated energy in everyday life can be when you work out, feel fine, do some more workouts and then in the afternoon you start to drag. Then sometimes you get a second wind. [11:24]

Another signal that you may be overreaching is slight immune disturbances and inflammatory disturbances. [14:47]

Cramping, twitching and other hyper-movements are indications of overstimulation or imbalance in sympathetic function. [16:43]

The skin is really sensitive to stress. [17:28]

Frequent urination, especially at nighttime is a big deal. [18:03]

Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction can also indicate a problem even though you are performing well in workouts. [19:58]

Many elite female athletes are trading in reproductive fitness for performance. [20:54]

Next on the list of dangerous signs is insomnia. [22:51]

Dietary irregularities and digestive disturbances are a sign of overreaching. [23:52]

If you find your mood has changed to irritability, impatience, crankiness, it could be an indication of overtraining. [25:59]

The symptoms of burnout cannot be ignored.  Recognize these things in yourself and remedy them as soon as possible. [29:01]

The digestive system is particularly sensitive and vulnerable. [31:36]

Long COVID has been prevalent among endurance athletes. [36:35]

We always want to speak in terms of balance when it comes to stress and rest. [38:31]

If you are not getting joy and satisfaction from your activity, you could be in burnout. [43:52]





LINKS:
Brad Kearns.com
Brad’s Shopping page
PrimalEndrance.fit
Overtraining, Part 1
BradBeat HRV Tracker
One Running Shoe
Running on Empty
C N S Tap Test
Podcast with Joel Jamieson

Welcome to part two of this series on all aspects of overtraining.
In this episode, you will learn about an assortment of symptoms that will help you get better at identifying the tenuous state of overreaching, and you’ll also hear about the various symptoms that are indications to your body when it is in a state of overtraining/burnout. Finally, I present a strategy for effectively recovering from overtraining, including how to avoid it in the first place by making intuitive evaluations of your present condition and behavior patterns and then taking corrective action. 
 
TIMESTAMPS:
We have many chronic stressors in our every-day life, some of which we aren’t aware. [00:24]
One of the symptoms indicating you are overreaching and overtraining is your heart rate variability.  [03:48]
After an intense workout, it is time for some diaphragmatic or parasympathetic breathing. [05:17]
The MAF test is probably the most important indicator of you heart working best. [08:12]
Dysregulated energy in everyday life can be when you work out, feel fine, do some more workouts and then in the afternoon you start to drag. Then sometimes you get a second wind. [11:24]
Another signal that you may be overreaching is slight immune disturbances and inflammatory disturbances. [14:47]
Cramping, twitching and other hyper-movements are indications of overstimulation or imbalance in sympathetic function. [16:43]
The skin is really sensitive to stress. [17:28]
Frequent urination, especially at nighttime is a big deal. [18:03]
Decreased libido and erectile dysfunction can also indicate a problem even though you are performing well in workouts. [19:58]
Many elite female athletes are trading in reproductive fitness for performance. [20:54]
Next on the list of dangerous signs is insomnia. [22:51]
Dietary irregularities and digestive disturbances are a sign of overreaching. [23:52]
If you find your mood has changed to irritability, impatience, crankiness, it could be an indication of overtraining. [25:59]
The symptoms of burnout cannot be ignored.  Recognize these things in yourself and remedy them as soon as possible. [29:01]
The digestive system is particularly sensitive and vulnerable. [31:36]
Long COVID has been prevalent among endurance athletes. [36:35]
We always want to speak in terms of balance when it comes to stress and rest. [38:31]
If you are not getting joy and satisfaction from your activity, you could be in burnout. [43:52] 
 
LINKS:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/">Brad Kearns.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bradkearns.com/shop/">Brad’s Shopping page</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.primalendurance.fit/">PrimalEndrance.fit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.primalendurance.fit/overtraining-part-1-understanding-the-stress-response-and-overtraining-risks/">Overtraining, Part 1</a></li>
<li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bradbeat-hrv/id1455251157">BradBeat HRV Tracker</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887323330604578145462264024472">One Running Shoe</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/health/running/running-empty/">Running on Empty</a></li>
<li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cns-tap-test/id495396849">C N S Tap Test</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bradkearns.com/2019/01/29/joeljamieson/">Podcast with Joel Jamieson</a></li>
</ul>

Welcome to The Primal Endurance Podcast, where we challenge the ineffective, overly stressful conventional approach to endurance training and provide a refreshing, sensible, healthy, fun alternative. Going primal frees you from carbohydrate dependency and turns you into a fat burning beast! Enjoy interviews from elite athletes, coaches, authors and scientists on the cutting edge of endurance training and performance.

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Primal Endurance Podcast

Welcome to The Primal Endurance Podcast, where we challenge the ineffective, overly stressful conventional approach to endurance training and provide a refreshing, sensible, healthy, fun alternative. Primal Endurance focuses on optimizing aerobic development with heart rate training and periodization, balancing stress and rest in all areas of life, building total fitness with complementary activities, and cultivating an evolved, process-oriented mindset. Enjoy interviews from elite athletes, coaches, authors and scientists on the cutting edge of endurance training and performance.

Welcome to The Primal Endurance Podcast, where we challenge the ineffective, overly stressful conventional approach to endurance training and provide a refreshing, sensible, healthy, fun alternative. Primal Endurance focuses on optimizing aerobic development with heart rate training and periodization, balancing stress and rest in all areas of life, building total fitness with complementary activities, and cultivating an evolved, process-oriented mindset. Enjoy interviews from elite athletes, coaches, authors and scientists on the cutting edge of endurance training and performance.

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