Overtraining syndrome

Overtraining syndrome occurs in athletes when intensity of training excedes the body's ability to recover.

Reduced concentration of IgA in the saliva and increased shedding of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) have been associated with intense training in elite athletes, as well as decreased secretion of interferon gamma.

Symptom recognition

 * Oct 19, 2011, The Tired Athlete: Understanding Fatigue and Recovery by Joel Friel via Trainingpeaks


 * May 6, 2015, The overtraining syndrome by Dr. Phil Maffetone via MAF


 * Overtraining: Undermining Success? via University of New Mexico


 * Overtraining: its effects on performance and psychological state via Exercise Med


 * Overtraining Can Kill You: The 3 Stages of Overtraining, Part 1 by Andrew Read via Breaking Muscle


 * Overtraining Can Kill You: The 3 Stages of Overtraining, Part 2 by Andrew Read via Breaking Muscle

Notable research

 * 2004, Does overtraining exist? An analysis of overreaching and overtraining research. via PubMed.org


 * 2012, Overtraining Syndrome - A Practical Guide via Sports Health, SAGE