The Nick Bare Podcast 145: The Pitfalls of High Volume Endurance Training
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Oct 27, 2025 Discover the hidden dangers of high-volume endurance training, including energy and nutrient deficiencies. Learn how to balance strength and endurance for optimal performance. Explore the critical role of vitamins and minerals like Iron and Vitamin D in maintaining health. Hear personal insights on the risks of disordered eating and hormonal disruptions linked to overtraining. The conversation highlights the importance of intentional recovery and smart planning to minimize injury risk while pursuing ambitious fitness goals.
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Endurance Training Taxes The CNS
- Long endurance sessions heavily stress the central nervous system, not just muscles and heart.
- That CNS stress can deplete dopamine and norepinephrine and produce prolonged brain fog.
Training Camp Left CNS 'Wrecked'
- Nick recounts a weekend training camp that left his central nervous system wrecked and raised cortisol.
- He felt disrupted sleep, inflammation, and several pounds of water weight gain after the block.
Refuel During Sessions To Preserve Glycogen
- Fuel during and after long sessions to replenish glycogen and prevent energy deficiency.
- Track intake across days since carb meals take ~24 hours to store as muscle and liver glycogen.