Episode 9: Karyn & Amber - Overtraining or Undertraining? Finding the Balance Between Hard Work and Smart Work

In this episode of the Power Moves podcast, Karyn and Amber discuss the critical balance between overtraining and undertraining, emphasizing the importance of recovery and smart training strategies. They explore the symptoms of overtraining, the significance of structured training weeks, and the role of mental health in athletic performance. The conversation also touches on the use of data in training, heart rate zones, and the necessity of testing and measuring progress. Ultimately, they advocate for a quality-over-quantity approach to training, encouraging athletes to find joy in their workouts while maintaining a focus on their goals.

Keywords

training, overtraining, recovery, adaptation, heart rate zones, mental health, performance, coaching, athlete, balance