Greetings girevichkas & gireviks!
In early July of 2020, I'm embarrassed to say I fried my endocrine/nervous system following the fads of too much fasted HIIT training with moderate to heavy kettlebells. Quarantine, YouTube & Instagram "fitness gurus"/"biohackers", and my own ignorance caught up to me and I learned a lesson I wish on no one. (All this prior to finding Pavel's work/Strong First).
Everything was fine until one day, my body had nothing left to control hormones, heart, daily function, etc. I couldn't stand up long enough to cook meals much less use the bathroom without feeling like I was going to collapse or have a heart attack. My head felt as if I was knocked out by a heavyweight boxer every day - very concussion-like - for months. I couldn't think, I couldn't speak, I couldn't rest ( mad insomnia). The slightest bit of exertion sent me over the edge. I was scared and it's the closest I've ever felt to near death. The toughest part is there's not alot of solid information out there about this. My bloodwork was fine and my EKG came back fine - my doctor didn't really know what to make of it other than "exercising too much". I had no access to the Sports Medicine doctors that may see this stuff happen in athletics because of early covid scare, etc. I was lost.
Now, 7 months later, I am back to my normal self. In Oct, I was able to go for walks again. Then in November, I bought a paddleboard (low impact) and went out on the lake a few times a week. In December, I started back with minimal bodyweight/band training. It's now mid January, and I have found/purchased the Simple & Sinister book. I don't want to nor plan on ever training so stupidly again, so my question after all this is:
Does anyone have any experience with this type of situation or know someone who has? How to returning to training after frying your endocrine/nervous system. I am quite nervous to start throwing weight around again. I wish I had more information on it so I could make proper choices. I'd be so grateful for any info, advice, direction, or resources anyone can give.
Best in Health,
Kyle the Sissy
In early July of 2020, I'm embarrassed to say I fried my endocrine/nervous system following the fads of too much fasted HIIT training with moderate to heavy kettlebells. Quarantine, YouTube & Instagram "fitness gurus"/"biohackers", and my own ignorance caught up to me and I learned a lesson I wish on no one. (All this prior to finding Pavel's work/Strong First).
Everything was fine until one day, my body had nothing left to control hormones, heart, daily function, etc. I couldn't stand up long enough to cook meals much less use the bathroom without feeling like I was going to collapse or have a heart attack. My head felt as if I was knocked out by a heavyweight boxer every day - very concussion-like - for months. I couldn't think, I couldn't speak, I couldn't rest ( mad insomnia). The slightest bit of exertion sent me over the edge. I was scared and it's the closest I've ever felt to near death. The toughest part is there's not alot of solid information out there about this. My bloodwork was fine and my EKG came back fine - my doctor didn't really know what to make of it other than "exercising too much". I had no access to the Sports Medicine doctors that may see this stuff happen in athletics because of early covid scare, etc. I was lost.
Now, 7 months later, I am back to my normal self. In Oct, I was able to go for walks again. Then in November, I bought a paddleboard (low impact) and went out on the lake a few times a week. In December, I started back with minimal bodyweight/band training. It's now mid January, and I have found/purchased the Simple & Sinister book. I don't want to nor plan on ever training so stupidly again, so my question after all this is:
Does anyone have any experience with this type of situation or know someone who has? How to returning to training after frying your endocrine/nervous system. I am quite nervous to start throwing weight around again. I wish I had more information on it so I could make proper choices. I'd be so grateful for any info, advice, direction, or resources anyone can give.
Best in Health,
Kyle the Sissy