About this episode

This episode explores the differences between overtraining and overreaching, featuring insights from certified trainers Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson.

Are you overtraining or overreaching? It's a valid question that needs to be considered whenever we see fatigue or a decrease in performance. The two are often confused, so in this episode, certified trainers Aaron Patterson and Frank Eyeson explore the topic to explain similarities and differences, why you should avoid overtraining, and how sometimes overreaching is intentional. Aaron Patterson, M.S., NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, author interviews, and podcast episodes. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 12 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC), and Certified Tennis Performance Specialist (CTPS). Training primarily middle school and high school athletes, Aaron recognized the growing need for athletes to also work on their mental performance. It was then that he pursued…

People in this episode

Host: Human Kinetics

Guests: Aaron Patterson, Frank Eyeson

Topics covered

• overtraining
• overreaching
• fatigue
• performance
• mental performance
• strength and conditioning

Keywords

• overtraining
• overreaching
• fatigue
• performance
• mental performance
• strength training
• conditioning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Human Kinetics, National Strength and Conditioning Association

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