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Originally Posted by dalante  Is this where the motivation is? Where could I learn more about CNS? |
Hi Dalante! Sounds like you've already been active, so my previous concerns were somewhat unfounded. I apologize if I came across like I was patronizing you; for some reason I assumed you probably weren't active prior to your new training regimen. My bad!
In researching CNS fatigue, I learned that I should have previously said 'overtraining' instead of 'CNS fatigue' because CNS fatigue can be one of the many drivers of overtraining, as opposed to it being the sole determinant.
Here's a decent, plain-language explanation I found here:
The chronic fatigue experienced by overtrained athletes seems to be caused by too much stress being placed on the central nervous system. There appear to be two stages in the 'Chronic Overtraining Syndrome'.
In the first stage, the athlete's body goes into a kind of overdrive, enabling it to cope with the excess load being placed upon it. During overdrive, the body seems to draw on the physical, emotional and mental reserves normally kept for emergencies.
If overtraining is caught in this overdrive stage, damage can be kept to a minimum and recovery can be swift. However, if you carry on into the second stage of Chronic Overtraining Syndrome, the 'depletion' stage, then you are heading for big trouble and a long, slow recovery. DietNet - Overtraining
Best wishes
Tom