The War Against Overtraining (Stimulation vs. Annihilation)

One of the main rules to follow to avoid overtraining is "Stimulation NOT Annihilation!" What this means is that it is not necessary to work yourself to the point of complete exhaustion. "Push yourself, but don't kill youself." Many of my clients have heard me say this before and I'll say it again and again. Moderation is the key......................even when it comes to the good stuff!

The War Against Overtraining (The First Battle)

Sorry for the long delay, but the follow up to my first article about overtraining is finally here! I want to reveal one of the secrets to minimizing training and maximizing results! MODERATE cardiovascular activity! If there's one thing that people do too much of it's cardio. Unless you are training for a marathon there is no need to run or do some other kind of cardio for hours and hours. My definition of moderate cardio is simply to push yourself (not kill yourself) for 20-45 minutes, 3-4 times per week. If you can accomplish this, then you will have won the first battle in this war against overtraining.

Surprise Success!

After just five weeks of training I decided to spring a surprise progress check on one of my clients. Mark Rutledge, who has been working as hard as anyone can work, didn't really expect there to be any changes already, but why not right!? When we measured and weighed Mark he had lost 10 pounds, dropped 2.5 inches of his waist and another 2 inches from his hips! All in five weeks! Needless to say, he was thrilled. Way to go Mark!