Burnout doesn’t always show up with warning sirens—it’s often quiet, creeping, and disguised as "just being tired." In this post, we explore what training burnout really looks like, how to catch it early, and most importantly, how to recover and stay in the game. From deloads to down-regulation, nutrition to motivation, we’re diving into the strategies our coaches use to help clients prevent burnout and bring joy back into movement. Because you’re a human first—and training should make your life better, not burn it to the ground.

When I first started writing this post it had a different tone and feel. I initially started writing it for me because I wanted to share my story. The more I asked around and spoke with fellow strength-sport athletes, the more I realized that this isn’t about me, and my experience is about all of us. I discovered I was not alone and that 90% of the women I spoke with shared a similar story. I was shocked.