Ask a FasCat #22: How to use HRV, post-event blues, and more
Ben Delaney
Our 'Ask a FasCat' episodes are always fun because we take your questions, give them some thought, and FasCat founder Frank Overton delivers advice on a wide range of topics.
On this episode, we dig into HRV, weight training, weight loss, overcoming plateaus, dealing with post-event blues, which workouts to prioritize when traveling, and much more.
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Reference links mentioned in show:
What to eat before early workouts: https://fascatcoaching.com/blogs/training-tips/video-effective-fueling-for-early-morning-workouts
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