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#118: How and why to manage fatigue for better results

Fit Body, Happy Joints ®

English - June 15, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 794 ratings
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We think about working HARDER to see better results. But what if managing fatigue better could have a bigger payoff than just doing MORE? In this episode, I teach you why managing fatigue can improve results and give tangible takeaways to start managing fatigue in your workouts right away.

0:00: Introduction 
1:41: Stimulus-to-fatigue ratio
5:14: Important elements of managing fatigue
5:54: Reset weeks
7:38: Emotional stress
10:55: Sleep 
12:38: Genetics
14:00: How do you know if your programming is too much?
16:02: Working muscles to failure 
18:15: Giving your body appropriate time to recover
19:15: Prioritize strength training, lace in cardio 
20:00: Recovery days 
20:25: Exercise selection 
24:14: Utilize your nervous system to help you manage fatigue
25:55: Burnout Bootcamp 

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