Are You Over-Training?

When you fail to get adequate rest and balance for your mind and body, fatigue and stress accumulate until you reach a state of burnout, injury or illness. Over-training is the point at which an athlete cannot continue with effective training. Fatigue can be recognized by both physical and psychological symptoms.

BEHAVIORAL

• Apathy
• Lethargy
• Depression
• Poor Concentration
• Sleep pattern changes
• Irritability
• Decreased Libido
• Clumsiness
• Increased thirst
• Sluggishness
• Craving for sugar

Physical

• Reduced performance
• Weight change
• Morning Heart Rate change
• Muscle soreness
• Swollen lymph glands
• Diarrhea
• Injury
• Infection
• Amenorrhea
• Decreased Exercise heart rate
• Slow-healing cuts

These symptoms are common for many other conditions or diseases. Please be sure to check with your doctor.

List from "The Cyclist's Training Bible" by Joe Firel

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