adrenaline

Adrenal fatigue probably isn't real, but the symptoms sure are. Here's what really happening. Probably not, but there are real issues that can cause the symptoms people associate with it. Like many coaches, I once believed in adrenal fatigue. The theory went as follows: When you’re constantly...

Cortisol is necessary for bodybuilding, but too much at the wrong time can put the brakes on your gains. Here's how to take charge of it. One of the functions of cortisol is to maintain a stable blood sugar level – cortisol increases it when it’s too low. One way of minimizing cortisol is…...

by Christian Thibaudeau The Workout Stress Test Burnout is real and it's holding you back. Here's how to identify it, prevent it, and cure it. A must-read for hardcore lifters and athletes. We’ve all been there at least once. Training is going well. You’re making gains and can’t wait to get...

Why Deloading Is Often Not Enough There's a way to resensitize your muscles and make them more responsive to growth. Here's everything you need to know. The world of resistance training is full of irony: The bigger you get to impress girls, the more you have dudes telling you, “Nice arms...

The Workout Stress Test Burnout is real and it's holding you back. Here's how to identify it, prevent it, and cure it. A must-read for hardcore lifters and athletes. We’ve all been there at least once. Training is going well. You’re making gains and can’t wait to get more. You’re on a roll. Then...

We live in an interesting era. It's an era in which food selection can actually define you as a person. It shouldn't, but if you're looking for significance or purpose, it's an easy way to feel like you've found it. This new phenomenon was catalyzed by the explosion of social media. We can now...

Cortisol is necessary for bodybuilding, but too much at the wrong time can put the brakes on your gains. Here's how to take charge of it. Nutrition One of the functions of cortisol is to maintain a stable blood sugar level – cortisol increases it when it's too low. One way of minimizing...

Training Burnout: How to Spot It and Defeat It The Workout Stress Test by Christian Thibaudeau | 08/10/20 Feel the Burnout We've all been there at least once. Training is going well. You're making gains and can't wait to get more. You're on a roll. Then it happens: Motivation and drive? Gone...

Training Burnout: How to Spot It and Defeat It The Workout Stress Test by Christian Thibaudeau | 08/10/20 Feel the Burnout We've all been there at least once. Training is going well. You're making gains and can't wait to get more. You're on a roll. Then it happens: Motivation and drive? Gone...