Handling Athlete Burnout and Overtraining

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Recognizing and addressing burnout/overtraining is a crucial coaching skill.
Signs include:

• Persistent fatigue and decreased performance.
• Increased resting heart rate or sleep disturbances.
• Irritability, mood swings, loss of motivation.
• Frequent illness or injury.

Solutions: Forced rest, reduced load, addressing external stressors, and mental support.

"Sometimes, the best training is rest."

How do you monitor for overtraining?