So how long should you rest between sets? The answer depends on your goal. Rest periods are based on how the body produces the energy to perform work during training. Specifically, the body uses three different energy systems, phosphagen, glycolytic and oxidative; however, the amount of each energy system’s contribution depends on the intensity and the duration of the event.
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How Stress Affects Our Wellness
One of the most important things we can do to take care of ourselves is to manage stress, even if you can’t control the source of it.
The primary stress hormone is called Cortisol. Cortisol biologically runs through us in many ways. Stress is a part of our make-up and sometimes it isn’t a bad thing. This can motivate us, keep us alert, and challenge us. However, more times than most, it can negatively affect our bodies, our brains, and our wellbeing.