I don’t know where you heard this “one hour” myth. It really depends on what kind of regimen you are on. Specifically, how long are your rest intervals? 30-60 seconds? 1-2 minutes? 3-5 minutes?
If you are resting 3-5 minutes between sets, it’s probably going to take you about two hours to workout and you would not be overtraining because, as I’ve said, overtraining has to do with volume.
If you rest 30-60 seconds between sets, you probably should work out for one hour or less, based on the volume you would perform in that time.
So, half of what you say, i.e., burning calories and raising cortisol, sounds right. But it depends on what regimen you are on.
Recent research by Brad Schoenfeld et al. suggests resting at least 2 minutes or more is better for strength and muscle endurance than shorter rest intervals. He has a lot of recent research on muscle hypertrophy and strength training which is more beneficial than asking people’s opinions on forums.
You have just proven to be the biggest douche bag on these forums.
Tnation has a section of these forums called Jim Wendler author of the the 5/3/1 program. But yet your dumbass doesnt know half of what you talk about.
You criticize shows as being fruitcake? So strongman and BB shows are fruitcakes, now you are a homophobic douche bag.
I compared what a hypocritical bitch you are being for calling some clueless for bringing up valid topics for this forum, yet you are seeking medical advice about yourself from the same forums.
You have no credibility nor credentials for giving your expertise advice. I didn’t give advice or judge anyone here seeking to better themselves.
Kindly refrain from commenting on my posts if you’re going to get childish and make personal attacks on others trying to have a respectful discussion.
I’ll take the advice of educated exercise physiologists (I’m guessing you’ve never even heard of this profession) who are up to date with latest science, over some guy on a forum who clearly has ego problems and wants to prove he’s the master of knowledge. If you want people to take you seriously I’d suggest removing that chip off your shoulder Cobba.
I’d recommend having your hormones tested, you’re acting like someone with low T and high E2. Or maybe you just don’t have anything better to do than being obnoxious on internet forums.
Ohhh this is hilarious, you obviously dont know what you are on about. Just regurgitating some shite. Nfs guidelines blababla
Here is one of 3 different programs i was using getting ready for a comp. All are performed to tempo for time under tension. Should not you do 24sets morning and night. Totaling 48sets a day.
I know this is an older post but I actually had the same question and feel like it got off topic a bit maybe.
Endogenous Testosterone can be depleted by over training due to the body/brains reaction to repetitive intensive physical stress under extensively long durations of time from physical exertion. Yes, other factors such as genetic dispositions, sleep, and diet play huge roles in what falls under the category of overtraining.
Natties seems to have different limitations from one another on what they can achieve while training under different regimens (training types, diets, routines, lifestyle, etc…) before symptoms of overtraining occur.
In the realm of bodybuilding/sculpting (not endurance training, powerlifting, combat sports training, etc) I’ve heard some alleged Natty bodybuilders frequently refer to the 45 minute rule of thumb, during high intensity training to maximize results and avoid catabolic effects. Endogenous Testosterone production/depletion is a large factor in how hard we can train and see results over time, but they appear to very from person to person.
Super physiological doses of T or T + a stack of anabolic steroids seem to deplete the chances of overtraining significantly, allowing higher tension loads, longer and/or more frequent workouts to attain a peak physical form appearance.
While those Natties who focus continually on long durations of cardio, like long distance runners, tend to have lower Testosterone…Testosterone seems to increase in Natties who continually do shorter durations of heavier full body exercises like Squats and D-lifts. These concepts seem to hold true in real life studies regarding Natural Endogenous Testosterone.
What I would like to know is if the body has a different response to longer training sessions for those of us who are on TRT and have consequently lowered our Endogenous Testosterone production. It is very reasonable to ask how we might be different as TRT patients since our Endocrine systems do not function the same as natural Testosterone producers and are not “as” subject to the Hypothalamic Pituitary Gonadal axis’s involvement in T production like natural T producers. Men on TRT are also different from steroid users who use large doses of T or T + various anabolic compounds that produce a number of super physiological effects. Aside from diet and sleep there are a slew of variables that go into fatigue, muscle repair, cell volumizing, ATP, Glycogen storage/depletion, and brain function beyond Testosterone (though Testosterone may benefit in many of those areas).
Are TRT patients as likely to suffer from overtraining since our Testosterone levels aren’t naturally as dictated by standard hormone signaling in the endocrine system and therefore less likely to decline with Exogenous Testosterone application…with or without HcG? Does anyone have data to clear this up?
