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Overreaching and Overtraining [Part 1 of Peaking Series]

Overreaching and Overtraining [Part 1 of Peaking Series]

Before we dive into the specifics of a deloading or tapering protocol, we must better understand why they're needed in the first place. Part 1 will go over the concept of overreaching, overtraining, and what type of stressors and symptoms an athlete might experience as a result of hard training.