Define overreaching.
overreaching is transient overtraining ✔
increasing frequency/intensity/duration of an exercise for improvement ✔
Discuss indicators of overtraining in a sportsperson.
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 for listing three indicators.
Define overtraining.
overtraining is when a sportsperson attempts to do more training than he or she is able to physically and/or mentally tolerate ✔