Recovery | Working Class Athlete

Overtraining & The Signs Of Burnout

Overtraining is a decreased capacity for work that slowly develops from an imbalance between stress and rest The overtrained athlete experiences declining performance and a nagging exhaustion that no longer responds to a few days rest. These are the best indicators of overtraining and is also known as "Staling". When faced with

Posted on 8 Feb 2016
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

7 Effective Post Workout Recovery Methods

Undertaking certain activities after a race or hard workout may enhance recovery. Many of the recovery methods below speed recovery by: Slightly increasing the heart rate Increasing blood flow to the muscles Accelerating the inflow of nutrients Reducing soreness Lowering blood pressure Relaxing the nervous system Experiment to find the things that work best for you. Recovery Method

Posted on 16 Apr 2014
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

Are You Overtrained or Just Low on Iron?

Quite possibly the most common nutritional deficiency for endurance athletes, especially women, is a lack of iron. A major problem with iron deficiency is it mostly goes undetected. A 1988 university study found that 45% of it's female cross country runners had low iron levels compared to 78% of the

Posted on 5 Apr 2014
By Ben Foulis
In Blog, Training & Recovery Tips

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