Giggles&Glutes Podcast
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Giggles&Glutes Podcast
Training Burnout Is Real: Signs You’re Overdoing It & How to Recover Smarter
Are you constantly tired, unmotivated, or plateauing in your workouts? You might be in the burnout zone. 😩
In this episode of Giggles & Glutes, Zoë and Donaé dive deep into the signs of training burnout, what’s really happening in your body, and how to train smarter—not harder. Whether you’re a runner, lifter, boxer, or weekend warrior, burnout affects us all.
🎯 We cover:
• What burnout really feels like
• Why “pushing through” could sabotage your progress
• How to structure your training to avoid exhaustion
• Why rest isn’t laziness—it’s science-backed recovery
• Practical ways to balance hormones, improve sleep, and fuel better
🚨 If you’re feeling fatigued and frustrated, don’t skip this one.
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⏰ Timeline:
00:00 Welcome & Why We’re Talking Burnout
01:05 What Burnout Feels Like (It’s More Than Fatigue)
02:10 The Science Behind Overtraining & Cortisol
04:10 Why Bodybuilders Burn Out the Most
06:15 Pushing Through = Muscle Loss + Hormonal Imbalance
08:20 Guilt vs. Smart Training
10:00 General Adaptation Syndrome & Why Deloads Matter
11:35 Periodization: How to Structure Smarter Workouts
13:00 Recovery Tools That Actually Work
14:40 Real Client Story: Fuel > Ego
16:20 Mental Recovery, Hydration & Rest
17:30 Final Words: Burnout ≠ Weakness
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We always strive to share the most accurate information on a topic however this can be mixed with opinion and we maintain that all the views and opinions expressed in this video is just that.
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