As I started to listen more closely, I found myself deeply concerned.

Probably 70% of the women I speak with report the symptoms of burnout. Many women have been formally diagnosed with some degree of adrenal fatigue or insufficiency.

At first, I assumed that what these women were explaining was simply run-of-the-mill fatigue. Most often, general fatigue can be cleared up with smart physical fitness programming and intelligent nutrition.

I have a fantastic track record of helping women to feel better, more energized and fully empowered.

But lately, I seem to be getting more calls from women who are explaining something beyond feeling tired from a long day.

While there are many nuances to adrenal fatigue, the most concerning symptoms include:
• Feeling tired but wired
• Stressed out by small decisions and circumstances
• The inability to relax
• Poor recovery from moderate workouts
• Severe energy and mood fluctuations

Many women sum up the experience as “crushing fatigue” – the kind where all you can think about is hiding in bed for a month.

Sound familiar? It certainly does for me, as I have been dealing with these symptoms myself for the past few months.

It’s important to know that what I’m talking about today is beyond the normal kind of fatigue that you might feel at the end of a tough day. Today I am referring to exhaustion that demands your attention.

If this topic hits home, listen up!

Your adrenal glands produce important hormones that regulate energy and mood. They are very delicate, and don’t withstand chronic stress very well. Too much for too long causes these small glands to become exhausted.

It stands to reason that time off from exercise would be a good path to restoration, right? And in fact, some doctors recommend complete avoidance of exercise during a phase of adrenal recovery.

For cases when the symptoms of burnout and fatigue are manageable- albeit troubling- exercise and strength training can be very supportive and helpful in the recovery process.

Exercise (and strength training in particular) when done correctly help to “recharge the batteries” of the adrenal glands. In some ways, exercise is critical for true restoration.

The important thing to remember is that all exercise and strength training workouts should be moderate in intensity and time. The name of the game is to boost energy, and avoid stressing or taxing the system.

Holly Perkins from Women’s Strength Nation shares more on this topic in this video. Check it out! Then, watch the extended LIVE discussion on Holly’s Facebook page. Each week Holly goes LIVE to talk more about this topic and answer viewer’s questions.

Visit Holly Perkins Fitness ([ Ссылка ]) to learn even more and see the playback of this LIVE episode from October 10, 2018

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