There’s an intricate relationship between managing life stress and training stress. In this episode, gain invaluable insights into how stress impacts your performance, both inside and outside the gym, from the unique perspective of a seasoned Muay Thai, and strength and conditioning coach. Join me as I decode the correlation between General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and your body’s response to various stressors. Discover the significance of maintaining a balanced nervous system, swinging between the sympathetic and parasympathetic states, crucial for your overall well-being and athletic progress. Learn the pivotal role of quality sleep, nutrition, and the development of aerobic capacity in maximising recovery. Hear how I, as a coach, guide athletes in achieving a balance between rigorous training and life’s demands… Further notes and resources at https://heatrick.com/2023/11/03/the-secret-to-managing-life-stress-and-training-stress/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Understanding Stress in Muay Thai 00:15 General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) 00:44 Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic States 01:05 Effects of Prolonged Stress 01:33 Balancing Stress for Optimal Performance 01:44 Factors Affecting Stress States 02:06 Prioritising Sleep and Nutrition/Hydration 02:47 Aerobic Capacity for Recovery 03:38 Optimal Recovery Training