Training and 12 hour shifts

I’m a resident and from my experience, it’s not easy.

Acceptance that you have less time is probably most important. You can’t expect to do as many sessions as before.

Also allow yourself some flexibility: shorten a session (alternate workouts) when life doesn’t go as planned. Do an endurance ride instead of intensity when too fatigued.
Worst case abort after warmup or skip a session and show up fresher for the next workday or workout.

Prioritize quality food, hydration when on the job. Maximize sleep quality and quantity.

I can usually follow a low volume plan although that gets tricky at times. What is nice, AT adapts the plan when I have to skip sessions. The time crunch 30/45 minute plans have also been great and actually deliver some fitness!

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