BE ADVISED: We're entering territory governed by the nervous system. Enter if you dare!
We all know I'm a total neuro junkie, but last time I checked, muscles are controlled via neural pathways. So seriously, yo, neuronal content is 100% legit here...
Always remember the nervous system works in tandem with hormones, body chemicals and other systems. Training at high intensities (without even involving nutrition at this point) places a high degree of stress on the entire body.
Obviously, intense training is required for Gainz. Here's the caveat: It must be supported by an intentional rehab and recovery plan.
Doing so has tremendous effects to:
⚡️Clear the receptors
⚡️Decrease cortisol production and subsequent circulating levels of it
⚡️Enhance digestion (enzymatic production and gut motility), thereby increasing nutrient absorption
⚡️Regulate your poop (yep, I said it. When you're finished giggling, I'll continue…) either relieving constipation or resolving diarrhea/loose stools
⚡️Increase testosterone and GH
⚡️Improved sleep
⚡️Decrease anxiety
⚡️Improve clarity of thought
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⚡️Improves cardiac output by offsetting the stimulatory effects of the SNS
⚡️Reduces tachyarrhythmias and other associated properties of cardiac tissue under sympathetic stress (automaticity, conductivity & contractility)
⚡️Improved immunity
⚡️Reduce the perpetuation of a physiologic environment conducive to the growth and development of chronic diseases
⚡️I'd venture to say there must also be benefit in the setting of LVH in athletes who train under heavy load…
PRO COACHING TIP: Many high-performing athletes have to learn how to intentionally give themselves permission to rest. The stress of worrying about getting fat, or the anxieties from acute training withdrawal will counteract the benefits of a rest day or well-structured Recovery Training Program.
Originally Authored by N DeVincentis, RN, BSN, TNS; 3 January 2016-Revised 12/2018
