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Define overreaching.

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overreaching is transient overtraining ✔

increasing frequency/intensity/duration of an exercise for improvement ✔

Discuss indicators of overtraining in a sportsperson.

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decreased appetite. Noticeable behavioural change in food intake leading to body weight loss/fat and muscle loss ✔

chronic soreness such as muscle or bone tenderness/soreness «which is a sign the muscles are not recovering» ✔

fatigue indicators including sleep disturbance «combination of nervous system and or hormonal system overload»/nausea ✔

elevated resting HR/BP ✔

unexplained decline in performance ✔

increased susceptibility to infections/reduced immune function/ continual catabolic state ✔

Award $1 max$ for listing three indicators.

Define overtraining.

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overtraining is when a sportsperson attempts to do more training than he or she is able to physically and/or mentally tolerate ✔

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) International Baccalaureate (IB) Practice Question: 1. Define overreaching. 2. Discuss indicators of overtraining in a sportsperson. 3. Define overtraining.