Your adrenal glands dictate the release of certain hormones that control fat loss, and they typically respond best to high intensity stimuli like intervals, sprints, or short-hard bursts.
But, too much exercise and life stressors can cause severe Adrenal Fatigue, which can destroy your energy, motivation, and kill your results.
That’s why it’s often referred to as the 21st Century Stress Syndrome.
Your adrenal gland sits right above your kidneys, and it’s arranged in 3 different layers.
LAYER 1: Your outermost layers control your sodium and your electrolyte levels.
LAYER 2: The middle layer controls sugar and generates stress hormones.
LAYER 3: The innermost layer generates Growth Hormones and sex steroids.
According to doctors, the old saying in medical school to memorize the three layers is “salt, sugar, sex” – the deeper you go, the better it gets :
But unfortunately, the three layers are NOT perfectly divided.
If you’re using high-intensity exercise, trying to hammer your adrenal gland too frequently, your body won’t recover, which means you’ll tap down into a deeper level.
So, instead of a Growth Hormones spurt, you’ll get a cortisol spurt, completely defeating the entire purpose.
Here are 4 super easy ways to resolve this common problem if you’re feeling a little burned out or can’t recover fast enough.
4 Easy Ways to AVOID Adrenal Fatigue
Tip #1: Only use high intensity interval or bursting sessions 2 to 3 times per week. Not more.
Tip #2: If you’ve hit a plateau, take a few weeks off high intensity exercise and/or intervals, and just walk or do low intensity cardio 3 to 5 times per week instead.
This will give your body a much needed break and allow your metabolism to “reset,” and respond better when you add high intensity back in again.
Tip #3: Cut back on stimulants like caffeine.
Over time, these stimulants wreak havoc on the adrenals and can sometimes even make them non-responsive.
Additionally, you’ll kill your “natural” energy systems and experience a daily energy crash in the afternoon.
Tip #4: Use workouts that combine resistance training and intervals, together, but last NO MORE than 20 minutes to prevent adrenal stress and overtraining.
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