Stress and HSV

[Pinkyfromtheabyss]

Hey Rip,

Long standing observer here. I was wondering what are your thoughts on HSV and training. In your experience, have you observed that physically stress from barbel training triggers HSV outbreaks? And If yes, what can be done to aid management.

Thanks for your time.

[Mark Rippetoe]

Overtraining will definitely trigger a herpes eruption. Sensible programming will not.