Stress is an essential part of training, where workouts tax the body in order to elicit specific adaptations. Stress can also come from other aspects of our lives (school, work, relationships) but manifest in the body similar to a hard workout. Global stress needs to be considered in conjunction with training stress to ensure the body does not become overloaded, and put us at risk for injury or burnout. Practicing stress management techniques can help us mitigate burnout and injury.