I know you guys are pretty big on the way the brain (aswell as the body works), e.g. feeling like a shit doesn't necessary mean anything if the numbers are still going up, back stiffness is often a perception and not a real issue with the tissue, etc, and then there is the whole placebo/nocebo thing etc.
How relevant do you think these principles are to fatigue that is specifically induced as a result of sleep deprivation (as opposed to training stress), I.E can you convince yourself you are not tired and still train at a highly productive rate for weeks on end without having to reduce volume or intensity? I am guessing this is what you guys did or had experience with while at med school?
NB: By short term, I mean 1-2 months, not a few days, and by sleep deprivation, I'm talking anywhere between 3-5 hours a night.
I ask this generally, because I do understand that sleep hygiene, possible genetics, the quality of sleep and other lifestyle factors will also be relevant.
How relevant do you think these principles are to fatigue that is specifically induced as a result of sleep deprivation (as opposed to training stress), I.E can you convince yourself you are not tired and still train at a highly productive rate for weeks on end without having to reduce volume or intensity? I am guessing this is what you guys did or had experience with while at med school?
NB: By short term, I mean 1-2 months, not a few days, and by sleep deprivation, I'm talking anywhere between 3-5 hours a night.
I ask this generally, because I do understand that sleep hygiene, possible genetics, the quality of sleep and other lifestyle factors will also be relevant.
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