Overtraining Flashcards
What is overreaching
Short term decrements
Last days to several weeks
What is in the overtraining continuum
Recovered Functional overreaching Non functional OR overtraining Burnout
What is overtraining
Long term effect on performance
Lasts several weeks to months
How long does functional over reaching last
Days to weeks
How long does non functional over reacting last
Weeks to months
What is burnout
A negative motivational emotional state
What is unexplained underperformance syndrome
Persistent unexplained performance deflect despite two weeks of relative rest
How long should rule out simple overreaching in terms of UPS
2 weeks of rest
Incidence rates in adults
20-30%
Problems with measuring overtraining
Variations in definitions
Different time scales
Higher rates with longer time scale
How many signs are there
Over 90
Some examples of signs of overtraining
Underperformance Increased perceived effort Frequent URTI muscle soreness Sleep disturbances Loss of appitite Mood disturbances Apathy Increased conflict Poor concentration
Over training symptoms in endurance athletes
Persistent fatigue
Underperformance
Mood changes
Overtraining symptoms in power athletes
Mood changes
Underperformance
What is a possible pyshiological cause
Cortisol
During NFOR what happens in relation to cortisol
Concentrations enhanced
Decreased T:C ration
Chronic elevation desentisises hypothalamus to cortisol which increases production