A.3.1.1 (2) Training, overtraining and overreaching

what is overtraining

when an athlete attempts to do more training than he/she can physically and/or mentally tolerate without adequate rest

what is overreaching

often called transient overtraining, pushing the body beyond its limits for a short period to stimulate a training response

what are symptoms of overtraining usually reffered to as

overtraining syndrome

what are some key symptoms to remember

• chronic muscle soreness

• reduced immune function

• irritability, restlessness, excitability, anxiousness

• lack of mental concentration

what are some causes of overtraining

• combination of emotional and psychological factors

• changes that occur in both the SNS and PNS

what is the SNS associated with regarding overtraining

increased resting HR, increased BP, loss of appetite, sleep disturbances are associated with high intensity resistance training

what is PNS associated wtih regarding overtraining

early onset fatigue, decreased resting HR, rapid HR recovery after training = assosicat with endurance athletes

what are some hormonal/and immune responses to overtraining

• Decrease in testosterone and increase in cortisol

• higher blood conc. of urea

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• decreases in the body’s immune system to fight infections