Fast Talk 214: Why Balance and Timing, Not More-Is-Better, Are the Secrets to Peak Performance
May 5, 2022
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More is Not Better
- Avoid the "more is better" mentality in training.
- It opposes how physiology and adaptation work.
Homeostasis and Training
- Homeostasis is a core physiological principle of equilibrium.
- Training plays with this balance, tipping the scale appropriately.
Stress and Hormonal Imbalance
- Dr. Iñigo San Millán describes hormonal imbalances from stress.
- High cortisol from mental or physical stress leads to inflammation and catabolism.