Overtraining and its effects

Question 1

State the emotional and behavioural changes due to overtraining.

Answer 1

increased anxiety and feelings of depression , a loss of purpose , energy and competition drive , sleep problems , poor concentration and an inability to relax

Question 2

State some physical changes due to overtraining

Answer 2

• weight loss or fluctuations , a loss of appetite , increased susceptibility to infection and illness , slower heart rate recovery , deterioration of sport , reduced performance in training and competitions