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It is long been recognized the athletes cannot train hard every day. Modern training plans recommend a few hard days per week, with the other days as easier or rest days. A lack of variety in training stress, known as training monotony, is considered a key factor in causing [[Overtraining Syndrome]]<ref name="OTEcssPos"/><ref name="OTDepression"/>. There is also evidence<ref name="variabledose"/> that increased training frequency results in reduced performance benefits from identical training sessions as well as increased fatigue. Training monotony can be mathematically evaluated by [[TRIMP| measuring each day's training stress]], then dividing the average by the standard deviation for each seven day period. Monotony can be used to modify [[Training Stress Balance]], a method for evaluating the effect of training over time. Training Monotony is calculated as part of the [[SportTracks Dailymile Plugin]].