How to Avoid Overtraining: Functional vs. Non-Functional Overreaching (Ask a Cycling Coach 350)

[@richardmiddleton7770]

I think the higher rep ranges are actually harder if they are hypertrophy workouts because you're going closer to failure on each set. Whereas pure strength training like 5 x 5 you are using more weight but you aren't going near failure AND you should be resting more between sets. You can actually train strength with higher weight nearly every day.

[@roebbiej]

Lower reps are harder on you central nervous system fatigue

[@martinraucher2147]

Nate. Thank you

[@trizvanov]

Nate hit the nail in the head when at 29:23 he mentioned situation in relationships, where (and I've experienced this myself) one goes "oh, you're just tired/hungry/didn't sleep well". This is the last thing a person wants to hear that moment.

[@PeterSdrolias]

Obviously doing too much. Perhaps consider going to the low volume plan and replace one strength day with a restorative day (ie yin yoga).

[@TrainerRoad]

We agree! Changing up your volume is a great tactic we recommend to avoid overdoing it. :)