Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2600: Christian Finn clarifies the difference between overtraining and overtrained states, emphasizing that true overtraining syndrome is rare and requires months of excessive exercise. He explains that symptoms like severe fatigue and depression are indicators, not just a few tired days. Finn also discusses functional and non-functional overreaching, highlighting the importance of balance between training and recovery. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://muscleevo.net/overtraining/ Quotes to ponder: "Entering a true state of overtraining can take months of excessive exercise, far more than most people are doing in the gym. And the symptoms are not pleasant." "If you feel tired, or have a few crappy workouts, that doesn’t automatically mean you’re overtrained." "You can’t look at a single workout, or even a week’s worth of training, and declare that it is or isn’t overtraining." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices