Hormones and Athletic Performance: When Fatigue Isn’t Just Overtraining
Persistent fatigue, stalled progress or repeated stress fractures may point to thyroid problems, REDs, blood sugar issues or low sex hormones rather than overtraining.
Persistent fatigue, stalled progress or repeated stress fractures may point to thyroid problems, REDs, blood sugar issues or low sex hormones rather than overtraining.
Advanced training isn’t about doing more — it’s about applying progressive overload, advanced techniques, and periodization strategically, with recovery and self-awareness built in from the start.
In competitive sports, athletes are continuously encouraged to push their minds and bodies to the limit. From tennis to athletics, pushing boundaries can lead to extraordinary performance. However, there’s a fine line between pushing the limits and pushing too far. When overtraining occurs, it can result in both physical and mental burnout. So how can…