Muscles and Malarkey
Welcome to Muscles and Malarkey, your go-to podcast for all things strength, fitness, and fun! I'm your host, Mary. This show is dedicated to making strength training and fitness simple, accessible, and enjoyable.
Whether youâre just starting your strength journey or looking to deepen your knowledge, Muscles and Malarkey is here to guide you through it all. From the basics of training, nutrition, and programming to in-depth explorations of intriguing fitness topics, I've got you covered. Iâll also feature interviews with individuals from various fitness backgrounds to provide diverse perspectives and insights.
Each episode is crafted to help you navigate your fitness path with confidence and clarity. These are the lessons and tips I wish I had when I began my strength training journey in 2017, and now Iâm sharing them with you.
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Muscles and Malarkey
Ep 39: Your CNS Called. It Wants a Nap - A Follow Up with Strength Scientist, Eric
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What happens when your brain, body, and nervous system are all telling you to slow the hell down? đ
Eric is back on Muscles & Malarkey, and this time weâre getting into the science of CNS fatigue, recovery, and performanceâbut without making it feel like a neuroscience lecture.
We kick things off with an update on Ericâs own training and his new goals, then dive into what the central nervous system actually does, what people mean when they talk about âCNS fatigue,â and how fatigue can impact your performance in the gym. We also talk about recovery, how to recognize when you might need to pull back, and whether there really is a way to hack your recovery and get more out of your training.
If youâve ever wondered why you can feel exhausted even when you technically got enough sleep, why your lifts suddenly feel terrible, or whether youâre actually under-recoveredâor just having a bad training dayâthis one is for you.
Your CNS called. It wants a nap. So maybe we should listen. đ´đŞ
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