Overtraining syndrome is a condition where you may feel extreme fatigue, reduced performance, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and other issues as a result of working out or training too much or too hard without giving the body enough time to rest. Overtraining is common among elite athletes who train beyond their body's ability to recover, particularly when preparing for a competition or sporting event.

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OVERTRAINING SYNDROME

What are common Symptoms of Overtraining?

Too much overload and/or too little recovery can result in both physical and psychological symptoms of overtraining:

  • Decreased appetite or weight loss

  • Feeling depressed, anxious, moody, or irritable

  • Increased incidence of injuries or headaches

  • Insomnia

  • Irregular heart rate or heart rhythm

  • Lack of energy, feeling washed-out, tired, or drained

  • Loss of enthusiasm for the sport, or reduced competitiveness

  • Reduced training capacity, intensity, or performance

  • Trouble concentrating

Impacts of Overtraining

An athlete may experience fatigue and declining performance in a sport despite continuing or increased training. The impact may result in the following actions:

  • Burnout

  • Fatigue

  • Prolonged recovery time

  • Frequent illnesses

  • Difficulty completing usual routines

  • Decreased school performance

LMH Treatment Plan

At Latitude Mental Health, our board-certified Psychiatrist utilizes psychological approaches in order to help the individual be an active participant in the recovery process, enhance long-term performance, and develop tools to help manage emotional reactions. A personal plan may include:​

  • Anti-anxiety medications

  • Antidepressant medications

  • Lifestyle changes

  • Psychotherapy​