3 Reasons why you’re not seeing Progress in your Training
I’ll start this blog by talking about LeBron James, the NBA leading point scorer.
LeBron's journey from a challenging upbringing, raised by a single mother in tough neighborhoods, to achieving this milestone in his basketball career is truly remarkable. When asked why he works so hard, LeBron replied:
"To be the best, you have to work the hardest. You must chase what seems impossible repeatedly because giving up is never an option. When you feel like you’ve hit your limit, it’s just the beginning. That’s when you dig deep, find the courage to push further, because with drive, discipline, and resolve, greatness becomes attainable, and the rewards are endless."
In this blog, I'd like to elaborate on this 'drive'.
Are you stuck in a rut, pushing your body to its limits but not seeing the results you desire? If you aim to achieve peak physical fitness, the solution might lie in understanding "overtraining".
To be blunt, many new members at STRIVE® start in a state of potential overtraining. If you feel you're doing everything right but still not progressing, this might be the reason. From a professional standpoint, common factors contributing to a lack of progress and training plateaus include:
Insufficient recovery due to life stressors like inadequate sleep, a stressful work environment, inconsistent exercise routines, poor diet, and inadequate stress management.
Constantly changing training routines due to lack of knowledge or poor structure.
Under-training, a common issue where individuals believe they're pushing their limits but lack a structured program or regular progress tracking.
Overtraining, or "overreaching," involves pushing your body beyond its current limits to promote positive adaptations. This intensifies training to reach new levels of fitness and performance.
While overreaching can break plateaus and enhance endurance and fitness initially, without careful monitoring, it risks burnout and injury.
So, how can you push yourself without burning out or risking injury?
Here are our 3 pillars for pushing fitness limits:
Focus on structured training aligned with your goals, avoiding distractions like social media trends and ensuring your training plan progresses towards your objectives.
Avoid pushing your body to the point where recovery is compromised. Manage workout intensity, track progress, and prioritise recovery, including sleep and stress management.
Master the basics of nutrition, sleep, and stress management. Understanding these fundamentals optimises your training results and overall well-being.
When done correctly, overarching can elevate your fitness, enhancing strength, muscle mass, and athleticism while reducing injury risk. However, it's crucial to allow adequate recovery time to avoid overtraining syndrome.
If you're looking to elevate your fitness, gradual overarching could be the solution, provided you prioritise tracking progress, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
Ready to push your limits and become your best self? Reach out, and let's see if STRIVE® is the right fit for you.
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