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22 Nutrition Tips to Help Cyclists Recover from Overtraining

A long season of training and racing can leave your body feeling worn out. But extreme fatigue can have lasting effects and shouldn't be ignored or accepted as a side effect from spending long hours in the saddle.

Adrenal fatigue can be an underlying cause of overtraining syndrome, an umbrella term used to explain a decrease in performance and motivation. If left untreated, adrenal fatigue can spin your hormones out of whack, making you feel tired, depressed and lacking the energy you need to get on the bike to train.

Fortunately, you can improve your adrenal health by recognizing the symptoms and changing your diet.

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