1. Vary training methods
2. Take advantage of therapeutic modalities
3. Use good technique when lifting
4. Get 8 hours of sleep
5. Proper nutrition and sound supplementation
6. Take advantage of psychological modalities that enhance recovery like visualization or meditation
7. Avoid all stressors that adversely affect your training, just say no to negative energy!
8. Avoid tobacco, alcohol and narcotics
9. Properly cycle training efforts
9 Ways to Prevent Overtraining
Published: September 17, 2010Posted in: Training
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Josh Bryant is one of the fastest rising names in the fitness industry. He works as a speed, strength, and conditioning coach at one of the top high school programs in Texas. Currently Josh is a personal trainer who works successfully with many clients, both in person at Metroflex Gym and via the Internet. By using the Joshstrength Method, he has trained world record setting powerlifters, women fitness competitors, Olympic athletes, professional fighters, NCAA champions, and a host of high school athletes who have received collegiate scholarships.
As an athlete, he won many national and world titles in both powerlifting and strongman, and at 22 years of age was the youngest person in powerlifting history to bench press 600 pounds raw. He squatted 909 pounds in the USPF, officially bench-pressed 620 pounds raw, and officially deadlifted 810 pounds raw. In 2005, he won the Atlantis Strongest Man in America competition.
Along with ISSA certifications in fitness training, nutrition, and conditioning, Josh has been awarded the prestigious title of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS). He was also recently named the ISSA Director of Applied Strength and Power. In addition to being certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and by NASM as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Josh completed his master of sciences degree in exercise science (July 2010). He has been published in numerous magazines, periodicals and websites.
Josh Bryant is the founder and owner of Joshstrength.com and The Joshstrength Method. To learn more about Josh Bryant or to contact him visit http://www.joshstrength.com
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please do a follow up and expand on the topic
10 short, somewhat vague sentences.
I agree with John.
9 actually..
It ain’t rocket science!!!!
1) Don’t do the same thing over and over and over again and expect results to continue ad finitum.
2) If you need/want/desire ART, pre-hab, re-hab, chiropractic adjustment etc. take it.
3) USE GOOD TECHNIQUE!!!
4) GET 8 HOURS SLEEP!!
5) Eat properly. Supplement your diet as necessary.
6) Psyche yourself up and remember to chill the f*** out afterwards.
7) Don’t let the bastards grind you down.
9) Don’t do 1 rep maxes for every workout you ever do and occasionally de-load.
I think I remember seeing an article with the same bullet points (or very similar) with paragraphs giving a bit more detail beneath each one. There are hundreds of articles on eliteFTS. Common topics like overtraining will most probably be covered in one of the many articles on this site. Just have a little search… might find some other gems too!
I kinda like short articles like these. Straight to the point, gives some tips. He doesn’t owe us that much. But then again, I don’t like reading too much
Good work buffalo soldier!
It’s always simple and sound advice when it comes to training and recovery. Eat properly. Sleep properly. Get nuff rest and recovery, then your body will have no choice but to get stronger.
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Nice, your article takes less space than your accomplishments segment below it!
Great article……
If these were expanded on it would only be filler material. I like these short posts that don’t contain all the meaningless filler that time too much time to read. I’ll take one sentance that could change my training or increase a lift over a full article anyday.
I agree with Ron, Sometimes all a coach will say to you is one sentence. Sometimes in my case one word and that will change your training.
Yes maybe they could be expanded on abit more and i would like to know your views on sleep as i never get more then 5-6 hours a night but i do get a good 1-3 hours nap in the afternoon (yeah i work hard!!)
I just think that way too many people look for these nuggets of advice on training and you look at their diet and it sucks. Food and fluids are key to any gains.
The better the food the better the performance in my eyes. That and earn your rest.
Those alone will make you a better athlete.
For number 9… is dip ok? I hope so……
“10 short and vaugue sentences.” I guess if what he said is “short and vague” then you’re on the wrong site. Why don’t you take your jackass comments and go back to your 24 hr fitness webpage. If this is rocket science to you give up the iron and go get a job.
but i like smoking weeeeeeeeeeeeed hahahahaha
Well said Josh. When my son recently asked why he missed a squat I said he didn’t push hard enough. We sometimes spend to much time spinning are wheels than truly understanding these basic, simple principles.
The best way not to overtrain is simply not to overtrain. If you feel tired or don’t feel like training that day, your body is simply telling you to cool it. Don’t push it. The hardest thing to do is to skip a training day because of the guilt you feel. UNDERTRAIN don’t overtrain! Your body will appreciate it.