Overtraining syndrome.
Open Access
- 1 December 1990
- journal article
- review article
- Published by BMJ in British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Vol. 24 (4) , 231-236
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.24.4.231
Abstract
This review discusses the overtraining syndrome which is characterized by fatigue and underperformance precipitated by stress of training. Other stresses, depression and an increased susceptibility to infections may be important. Treatment requires rest and a stress management program over 3 months.Keywords
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