Overtraining: How it Undermines Success

This article explores Overtraining Syndrome (OTS), detailing its psychological symptoms (like burnout), physical signs (including immune suppression), and common triggers in resistance training. It covers the importance of identifying and preventing OTS, the role of workout design and nutritional balance in prevention, and the most successful treatment strategies for trainers.

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