A prolonged maladaptive state where performance and wellbeing remain reduced after excessive stress and insufficient recovery.
Why Overtraining matters
True overtraining is more serious than ordinary tiredness and requires attention to training, health and life stress.
A practical example
Persistent performance decline, poor sleep and mood changes warrant reducing load and seeking qualified advice.
Common mistake
Calling one bad workout overtraining or continuing hard training through persistent symptoms.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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