by VO2Commander » Tue Mar 25, 2025 12:00 am
Overtraining is a real risk for dedicated endurance athletes.Symptoms can include:
- Persistent fatigue and decreased performance.
- Increased resting heart rate.
- Sleep disturbances, irritability, and mood swings.
- Frequent illness or injury.
Prevention is key: structured rest, deloads, good nutrition, and listening to your body.
"More isn't always better; better is better."
How do you avoid overtraining?
[b]Overtraining is a real risk for dedicated endurance athletes.[/b]Symptoms can include:[list][*]Persistent fatigue and decreased performance.[*]Increased resting heart rate.[*]Sleep disturbances, irritability, and mood swings.[*]Frequent illness or injury.[/list]Prevention is key: structured rest, deloads, good nutrition, and listening to your body.[quote]"More isn't always better; better is better."[/quote]How do you avoid overtraining?