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Overtraining in athletes. An update.

R W Fry1, A R Morton, D Keast

  • 1Department of Human Movement and Recreation Studies, University of Western Australia, Perth.

Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|July 1, 1991
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Overtraining results from excessive high-intensity training and insufficient recovery, leading to various symptoms. Recognizing overtraining requires monitoring stress indicators that persist after regeneration periods.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Performance Science

Background:

  • Overtraining syndrome (OTS) is a complex condition arising from an imbalance between training load and recovery.
  • Symptoms of OTS are multifactorial and vary significantly among athletes.
  • Current diagnostic methods lack a single definitive test for overtraining.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the multifaceted nature of overtraining etiology and symptoms.
  • To emphasize the need for comprehensive screening of various physiological and psychological markers.
  • To discuss the integration of screening into training programs for performance optimization and overtraining prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on overtraining markers and diagnostic approaches.

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  • Identification of key physiological, immunological, and psychological indicators of overtraining.
  • Discussion of periodization principles and screening integration within training cycles.

    • Main Results:

    • Overtraining is characterized by a wide array of symptoms, including neuroendocrine imbalance, immune suppression, muscle damage, depleted glycogen, reduced efficiency, psychological distress, and performance decline.
    • No single diagnostic test exists; recognition relies on identifying persistent stress indicators post-regeneration.
    • Effective screening requires distinguishing between short-term fatigue and chronic overtraining.

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive monitoring of diverse physiological and psychological parameters is crucial for identifying overtraining.
    • Integrating regular screening into training programs, particularly after regeneration phases, is essential for athlete well-being and performance.
    • Understanding periodization is key to implementing effective screening and preventing overtraining.