Personal Trainer Cumming GA and wellness advice from fitness trainer Allostatic load is the sum of all your life stressors. When the load is too low, there is no impetus for growth or development. When the load is too high for too long, health problems arise as the body and mind struggle to deal with the prolonged exposure to stress. Low allostatic load is no good. For most people, stagnation only leads to depression and anxiety. So seek out difficulty. Seek out physical stress.