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    5 on 2 off split...

    would you say that the 5 on 2 off split is too demanding of the CNS and will eventually cause overtraining???

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    imo, yes


    but depends on training intesity & how many sets & reps your doing.


    2on 1off

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    it did for me

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    For some yes, others no. Many factors here. Depends on age,conditioning, nutritional intake , rest, overall immune system function. But I think most can do it provided you know your body which will talk to you. One way for sure is to do it, experimentation is part of the game. There are many signs of overtraining but this is the key: take your RHR for a week prior taking it throughout the day escpecially at wakeup and bed time. Take the average. After the one month 5/2 spilt do it again. If your RHR is elevated then you are "overtraining".

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    does this elevated RHR occur?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HOLLYWOOD
    does this elevated RHR occur?
    Yes,it is a tale-tale sign.

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    I have tried 5 on 2 off and found that I can only do it for a couple of weeks at a time without overtraining. Personnally, I like 2 on, 1 off, 2 on, 2 off. Training Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri and resting on other days. I train hard and aim for 16-20 sets for big muscles and 9-12 for smaller ones. This works for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bluethunder
    Yes,it is a tale-tale sign.
    sorry i forgot to put how infront of this! im curious as to why this happens?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HOLLYWOOD
    sorry i forgot to put how infront of this! im curious as to why this happens?
    A few reasons they are: 1. prolong elevation of cortisol levels 2. higher bp 3.. reduce thyroid/thymus function which means your immune system is taxed. 4. Excessive by product waste (free radicals)from tearing down muscle. 5. stress 6. elevated metabolism 7. chemical changes in the brain to name a few..

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    Quote Originally Posted by bluethunder
    A few reasons they are: 1. prolong elevation of cortisol levels 2. higher bp 3.. reduce thyroid/thymus function which means your immune system is taxed. 4. Excessive by product waste (free radicals)from tearing down muscle. 5. stress 6. elevated metabolism 7. chemical changes in the brain to name a few..


    cool thanx

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