Great post. Metcon style gym workouts (which I no longer do since taking on structured cycling) often resulted in instant illness. Some say session RPE (Borg 20 scale) x session minutes is still the best way to track volume, along with implementing a questionnaire like RESTQ. At 56, I have also resigned to carrying 3-5% more body fat that in younger years. If I strive for previous leanness, my recovery (and muscle mass and max strength) suffer noticeably
Great post. Metcon style gym workouts (which I no longer do since taking on structured cycling) often resulted in instant illness. Some say session RPE (Borg 20 scale) x session minutes is still the best way to track volume, along with implementing a questionnaire like RESTQ. At 56, I have also resigned to carrying 3-5% more body fat that in younger years. If I strive for previous leanness, my recovery (and muscle mass and max strength) suffer noticeably
Thanks Michael
Thanks Gordo, great read and it makes a lot of sense.
Stress post workout is definitely getting on my radar, I have been neglecting the refueling I think. C’