Definition Overtraining is a diagnosis of exclusion where, despite sufficient regeneration over a period of at least two weeks, there is a reduction in performance without detectable organic disease. Engl. overtraining syndrome Introduction Overtraining is a state of overloading of the organism. Overtraining is caused by continuous training with too high intensities. Overtraining is characterized … Overtraining
Distinctions Overtraining is divided into sympathetic overtraining (basedown) and parasympathetic overtraining (addisonoid). Sympathetic overtraining is rather temporary and characterized by increased heart rate, sleep disorders and organ-related complaints. Parasympathetic overtraining tends to be chronic and is characterized by depressive components. The latter are more difficult to diagnose due to their lack of symptoms. Cause An … Distinctions | Overtraining
Overtraining and the consequences If overtraining occurs, the direct consequences are first of all a lack of performance increase, which quickly develops into a drop in performance because the body is no longer able to maintain the level. Besides increased aggressiveness, listlessness and general weakness, overtraining can also lead to hormonal changes.Hormones that are necessary … Overtraining and the consequences | Overtraining
