Published Jul 24, 2024

Avoid Fitness Plateaus, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

Dr. Andy Galpin explores effective strategies to overcome fitness plateaus, manage overtraining, and optimize performance peaks through personalized tapering techniques.

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Avoid Fitness Plateaus, Overtraining & Mis-Timed Performance Peaks | Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin

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Plateau ManagementAndy Galpin delves into the complexities of training plateaus, exploring their causes, physiological mechanisms, and strategies to overcome them. He provides actionable insights into how to identify and address these common fitness challenges.

Plateau Management

Overtraining IssuesAndy Galpin delves into the complexities of overtraining, distinguishing it from other forms of fatigue and highlighting the importance of personalized metrics. He emphasizes the role of biomarkers and tailored recovery strategies in managing and preventing overtraining.

Overtraining Issues

Tapering StrategiesAndy Galpin breaks down the concept of tapering, explaining its principles and benefits for enhancing athletic performance. He discusses various tapering techniques and their applications across different sports, emphasizing the importance of individualized strategies.

Tapering Strategies

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