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** There can also be changes in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrapersonal_communication Self Talk] such as an increased negativity<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>.  
 
** There can also be changes in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrapersonal_communication Self Talk] such as an increased negativity<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>.  
 
** There is often a lack of [[Motivation]] or a change in [[Motivation]] so that a fear of failure is the dominant driving force rather than a desire to succeed.  
 
** There is often a lack of [[Motivation]] or a change in [[Motivation]] so that a fear of failure is the dominant driving force rather than a desire to succeed.  
* '''General fatigue'''<ref name="OTDepression"/>. This fatigue could be seen as a general feeling of weariness, or the desire to sleep more. This could be fatigue due to an illness, depression, or muscular fatigue.
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* '''General fatigue'''<ref name="OTDepression"/>. This fatigue could be seen as a general feeling of weariness, or the desire to [[Zeo Sleep Monitor|sleep]] more. This could be fatigue due to an illness, depression, or muscular fatigue.
 
* '''[[Heart Rate]] Changes'''. A number of changes to [[Heart Rate]] have been considered as symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]].
 
* '''[[Heart Rate]] Changes'''. A number of changes to [[Heart Rate]] have been considered as symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]].
 
** '''Elevated [[Resting Heart Rate]]'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Changes in [[Resting Heart Rate]] have been associated with many cases of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. While this can be a useful symptom to monitor for early detection of [[Overtraining Syndrome]], it is not reliable as an elevated [[Resting Heart Rate]] is not always seen with [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTEcssPos"/>, and in sometimes [[Overtraining Syndrome]] decreases [[Resting Heart Rate]] than increasing it<ref name="OvertraingInSport"/>.  
 
** '''Elevated [[Resting Heart Rate]]'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Changes in [[Resting Heart Rate]] have been associated with many cases of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]. While this can be a useful symptom to monitor for early detection of [[Overtraining Syndrome]], it is not reliable as an elevated [[Resting Heart Rate]] is not always seen with [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTEcssPos"/>, and in sometimes [[Overtraining Syndrome]] decreases [[Resting Heart Rate]] than increasing it<ref name="OvertraingInSport"/>.  
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* '''Infection or illness'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/>. Like a major depression, [[Overtraining Syndrome]] tends to suppress the immune system resulting in more infections and illnesses, especially Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (colds). This can also manifest itself as a slower healing of minor cuts<ref name="OTAdjust"/><ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>, or a swelling of the lymph nodes<ref name="OTAdjust"/>. However, many of the symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] could be due purely to an illness, so it can be unclear if the illness is a symptom of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] or the symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] are actually just symptoms of the illness.
 
* '''Infection or illness'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/>. Like a major depression, [[Overtraining Syndrome]] tends to suppress the immune system resulting in more infections and illnesses, especially Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (colds). This can also manifest itself as a slower healing of minor cuts<ref name="OTAdjust"/><ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>, or a swelling of the lymph nodes<ref name="OTAdjust"/>. However, many of the symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] could be due purely to an illness, so it can be unclear if the illness is a symptom of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] or the symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]] are actually just symptoms of the illness.
 
* '''Insomnia or disturbed sleep'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. [[Overtraining Syndrome]] tends to interfere with sleep, which in turn impairs recovery and rest, leading to a positive feedback cycle.  
 
* '''Insomnia or disturbed sleep'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. [[Overtraining Syndrome]] tends to interfere with sleep, which in turn impairs recovery and rest, leading to a positive feedback cycle.  
* '''Pain. '''Muscle soreness, joint pain, headaches, or gastrointestinal problems are all symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/>.  
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* '''Pain. '''[[Muscle]] soreness, joint pain, headaches, or gastrointestinal problems are all symptoms of [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/><ref name="OTAdjust"/>.  
* '''Unexplained weight loss'''. Changes in [[Mood State]] can often result in a loss of appetite leading to a drop in body weight.
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* '''Unexplained [[Weight Loss|weight loss]]'''. Changes in [[Mood State]] can often result in a loss of appetite leading to a drop in body weight.
 
* '''Thirst'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. While hydration is obviously an important part of recovery, I suspect that it's possible that an increase in thirst indicates some more profound imbalance in overtrained athletes.  
 
* '''Thirst'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. While hydration is obviously an important part of recovery, I suspect that it's possible that an increase in thirst indicates some more profound imbalance in overtrained athletes.  
 
* '''Clumsiness'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. It is been noted that overtrained athletes seem to have impaired coordination and a general sense of clumsiness.  
 
* '''Clumsiness'''<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. It is been noted that overtrained athletes seem to have impaired coordination and a general sense of clumsiness.  

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There is no clear diagnostic to identify Overtraining Syndrome, therefore Overtraining Syndrome can only be proven after all other possible explanations of the symptoms have been ruled out[1]. Early confirmation of Overtraining Syndrome is almost impossible because the only key symptom is underperformance, usually combined with Mood State changes[1]. It is important to understand that Overtraining Syndrome is not just a physiological problem, but includes aspects of psychology. An overtrained athlete is unlikely to have all of the symptoms, but they may have several. Over 90 symptoms of Overtraining Syndrome have been recorded[2].

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the Overtraining Syndrome http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tandf/tejs/2006/00000006/00000001/art00001
  2. Overtraining in athletes. An update. [Sports Med. 1991] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1925188
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Taylor & Francis Online :: Adjustment Disorder: a new way of conceptualizing the overtraining syndrome - International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology - Volume 2, Issue 2 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/17509840903110962
  4. 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 Physiological Perspective of Endurance Overtraining – A Comprehensive Update http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/article_vol05-1-jan-mar-2012/AJMS.5.1.2012%20P%207-20.pdf
  5. 5.0 5.1 The unknown mechanism of the overtraining syndrom... [Sports Med. 2002] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11839081
  6. Psychobiologic effects of 3 d of increa... [Med Sci Sports Exerc. 1991] - PubMed - NCBI http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1943626
  7. Overtraining In Sport, Kreider, Fry, O'Toole, Human Kinetics
  8. Restwise.com web site http://restwise.com/