A BIG thanks to Sonya Conrad for this pic – Sporting a SINS shirt on Mt Kosciuszko, the highest point in Australia! Thanks Sonya!
This answer is in response to Jennifer’s question below:
“Hi Adam,
I have been hearing a lot lately about over training, even my own trainer has insinuated that I am no longer changing my body because I am not allowing it to recover. I go to the gym 6x a week for an hour. I do the classes as I find motivation with others. I also see my personal trainer twice a week for a half hour. In the past, I noticed my body was changing but now I feel like I have hit a wall. Yes, I have other things to consider such as diet. I don’t think I eat enough actually do a hectic night job (I’m 5’5 122lbs). I’m thinking of chaning my routine and starting crossfit but working out less.
Anyhow, my question is how do you find the right balance over working out and recovery?
Thank you,
Jennifer”
Thanks again for the question, Jennifer!
Here are the two blog posts of mine I mention in the video:
Overtraining and Adrenal Fatigue
CrossFit Workouts and Becoming More Efficient
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Adam
IMPORTANT! Adam Farrah is not a doctor or medical professional. This information is based on my own opinion and is not meant to be medical advice or to treat, diagnose, cure or prescribe in any way.
Adam:
Thanks for answering my question. I knew that there would be no concise answer as there are a multitude of variables that need to be considered.
I am interested in the periodization you mentioned. I think the 3 weeks increasing with the 4th week decreasing makes a lot of sense.
Also, being in the mental health field, I know that long periods of high cortisol levels are detrimental to one’s mental and physiological health. I just never realized that the same can happen from overtraining.
Thank you again, and I will check out those links.
Glad it was helpful, Jennifer! And, no, there is no concise answer. I could have talked for another hour at least… 🙂
Let me know if other questions come up!
Adam
Hi Adam, enjoyed the videos this morning! I’ve been following a Louie Simmons strict shoulder strength program that I have been doing in the a.m. It is so hard to listen to your body and not overtrain…. Do you think it is possible to come up with a healthy balance of crossfit and strength programs like this?
Thanks, Cara! Here’s a reply that might help!
http://adamfarrah.com/choosing-a-training-foundation-paleo-diet-and-training-q-and-a
Adam