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What is overtraining? Are there any easy-to-recognize signs or symptoms of overtraining?
Overtraining
is a term that is used to express a situation when an imbalance occurs between training and recovery. The symptoms of overtraining
can vary from one individual to another. Overtraining, however, frequently involves one or more of the following common signs
or symptoms:
impaired physical performance reduced enthusiasm and desire for training
increased resting heart rate (i.e., your
heart rate taken first thing in the morning before getting out of bed)
increased resting blood pressure chronic muscle
or joint soreness
increased incidence of musculoskeletal injuries
increased incidence of colds and infections
impaired
recovery from exercise (e.g., heart rate remains elevated well after the completion of a bout of exercise)
increased perceived
exertion during your normal workouts
reduced appetite
dramatic weight loss
disturbed sleep patterns
increased
depression, irritability, or anxiety
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