Mind Over Limits

Overtraining: When More Work Equals Less Results for Athletes

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Think disrespecting your recovery only crushes your body? Think again. A 2023 review found that overtraining has serious cognitive consequences—including slower reaction times, worse decision-making, and increased mental fatigue. Most people focus on the physical costs: disturbed sleep, hormonal imbalances, and declining performance. But overtraining is just as detrimental to your brain. This review analyzed […]

How Fatigue Illnesses Can Be Career Killers for Endurance Athletes

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Imagine dedicating your life to a sport and climbing to the very pinicle of it, only to be sidelined by an unexplained fatigue that no amount of training or willpower can overcome. This is the harsh reality for many endurance athletes. This article will break down the debilitating conditions that cause such fatigue, including Epstein-Barr […]