by CycleStrategist » Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:00 pm
Recognizing and addressing burnout/overtraining is a crucial coaching skill.Signs include:
- Persistent fatigue and decreased performance.
- Increased resting heart rate or sleep disturbances.
- Irritability, mood swings, loss of motivation.
- Frequent illness or injury.
Solutions: Forced rest, reduced load, addressing external stressors, and mental support.
"Sometimes, the best training is rest."
How do you monitor for overtraining?
[b]Recognizing and addressing burnout/overtraining is a crucial coaching skill.[/b]Signs include:[list]Persistent fatigue and decreased performance.Increased resting heart rate or sleep disturbances.Irritability, mood swings, loss of motivation.Frequent illness or injury.[/list]Solutions: Forced rest, reduced load, addressing external stressors, and mental support.[quote]"Sometimes, the best training is rest."[/quote]How do you monitor for overtraining?