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* Because there is no clear diagnostic for Overtraining Syndrome, it is difficult to determine when recovery has occurred. One metric that should be focused on should be [[Mood State]] and enthusiasm for training.
* A reduction in training load is required, and this often needs to be a dramatic reduction. While complete rest may be warranted, this could be counterproductive<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. Given the importance of [[Training Monotony]], it seems reasonable to include greater periods of recovery. Rather than complete rest, I would recommend light training every other day, alternating with complete rest. The light training should be limited in duration, and should only be as much as is enjoyable.
* Rest time should be more than simply not training. Instead, some of the time freed up due to the reduction in training load should be dedicated to focused relaxation, such as gentle yoga[[Yoga]], meditation or times of prayer.
* Extra sleep<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/> is likely to be required for recovery.
* Diet is an important part of recovery. The correct calorie balance and a diet with a balanced ratio of carbohydrates/[[Protein|protein]]/fat is highly recommended<ref name="OTPhysioReview"/>. The change in training load requires that the diet is carefully evaluated.
