Are You Doing Too Much? How to Find the Right Balance in Your Training

By Katy Loren | MyPeakChallenge.com

“One of the biggest misconceptions in fitness is that progress only happens during the workout,” explains Hawaii-based trainer Dr. Desi Bartlett, CPT, E-RYT, creator of The BodyMind Workout. “In reality, we get stronger during recovery. That’s when the body repairs muscle tissue, replenishes energy systems, and adapts to the training stimulus.”