• Definition: A systematic, regular routine of exercises over a time span aiming for a specific goal.
• Factors defining a training regime:
  • Type of exercise.
  • Duration of each session.
  • Intensity of exercises.
  • Frequency - how often you train.

🌍 Real-world example: Want to run a marathon? You'd focus on longer duration runs, frequent sessions, and gradually increasing intensity.

• Undertraining
  • When? Training too rarely, for short durations, or not intense enough.
  • Result? Not enough stimulus for the body; no improvements.

🌍 Real-world example: It's like trying to bake a cake in half the time. It's just not ready!

• Overtraining
  • When? Training beyond what one can mentally/physically handle for a long time.
  • Result? Deteriorated health & performance. Can end careers if not addressed!

🌍 Real-world example: Imagine using your phone constantly, without ever charging it. Eventually, it's going to shut down.

• Overreaching
  • When? Pushing past limits, but only for a short while.
  • Result? Temporary dip in performance, but recoverable in days/weeks. It’s like “short-term overtraining”.
  • ⚠️ With good recovery, it aids training response. But if neglected, it can lead to overtraining.

🌍 Real-world example: Studying intensely for an exam a week out might tire you initially, but with good rest, you bounce back sharper!

• Envision it as a scale
  • Left End: Undertraining.
  • Middle: Perfect training balance.
  • Right End: Overtraining.
• Key observations
  • Small shifts can determine if there's little/no improvement (a).
  • There's a fine line between optimal results and overtraining (b).

🌍 Real-world example: Think of it as seasoning food. Just right? Delicious! Too little? Bland. Too much? Inedible!