If you’re training consistently but feeling constantly fatigued, stuck, or just not recovering like you used to, stress might be playing a bigger role than you think.

In this episode, I dive into the connection between stress and muscle recovery - how your mental, emotional, and physical stress load affects your ability to bounce back, build muscle, and stay injury-free. Drawing on the latest science and referencing key insights from previous episodes (like adaptive reserves), we explore how things like poor sleep, under-fueling, work deadlines, family pressure, and even overtraining can all sabotage your results. I cover how stress alters your hormonal landscape, impacts inflammation, delays recovery, and how to adjust your training when life hits hard. I also talk through recovery tools, why HRV and sleep tracking matter, and how to spot the signs of burnout before it derails your progress. Whether you’re an athlete, a busy parent, or someone just trying to train smart for the long run - this is a conversation you can’t afford to skip.

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