Handling Oxidative Stress

When we exercise, reactive oxygen species build up in our muscles, heart and other tissues. This would be considered self-induced oxidative stress.

As we train to improve, we develop more efficient mitochondria which end up producing more ROS. Thankfully our redox system develops in conjunction, making a harmonious development of both. In turn, our oxidative burden grows and we can handle higher and higher demands.

Training for Stress

Now, if we take a step back we can understand that training isn’t just about developing, but also preparing. An individual with a higher tolerance to load can train more often without the concern of overloading the system when dealing with in-season practice and game demands.

Thus, periods of “shock” need to be delicately handled and a small dose (microdosing @schlesstrength ) model makes a lot of sense in season. Lots of small stressors never allow the system to detrain, while still improving the functional capacities of the system.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4496677/

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