The HERD FIT
The HERD FIT
David Syvertsen
S8E227: Overtraining in Crossfit: Guilty or Not Guilty?
48 minutes Posted Jun 29, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome And The More Trap
Defining Overtraining And Injury Risk
The Whiteboard And Comparison Pressure
Longevity Versus Redlining Every Week
Use Versus Abuse And Smart Progression
Training While Banged Up
Wheelhouse Workouts And Hidden Weaknesses
Competition Prep Without Burning Out
Mindfulness Against Stress And Social Comparison
Coaching The Overtrainer And Closing
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We talk through why “more training” feels so tempting in CrossFit and how that mindset quietly turns into under-recovery, nagging injuries, and lost progress. We lay out a practical way to spot overtraining, scale intelligently, and stay competitive while still training for longevity. • Defining overtraining as training volume where injury feels inevitable • Why the whiteboard and social comparison push extra sessions • Training age, wear and tear, and why masters athletes n...