Fatigue in Powerlifting: Mechanisms, Practical Considerations & Productive vs. Disruptive Fatigue (ep.33)

What actually happens when we get fatigued?In this episode, we break down fatigue from the cellular level all the way to practical programming—covering central vs peripheral fatigue, localized vs systemic fatigue, productive vs disruptive fatigue, fatigue vs detraining, and how to recognize when fatigue is actually interfering with performance.We also discuss why fatigue exists, why not all fatigue is bad, the relationship between fatigue and fitness, and how coaches can manage fatigue without simply trying to eliminate it.Fatigue isn't the enemy of performance. Disruptive fatigue is.